The Roll of the Drums

In 1863, Ruby Weaver stands out in her Amish community, believing that happiness doesn’t solely depend on marriage. When her ailing friend, Lovinia, implores her to promise to marry Lovinia's husband, Gideon, after her death, Ruby reluctantly agrees. As she navigates her days caring for Gideon's family while living separately at night, societal pressures mount, leading Ruby to confront a heart-wrenching choice between honoring her promise and the growing bonds she forms with the family.