Hazel Linton faces biased treatment from mother-in-law Gloria Linton and sister-in-law Lila Moss. Hazel and husband Walter Linton move to a hut. Lila's husband Jasper Linton accumulates gambling debts, the clan declines, leaving Lila with no options. Hazel takes Lila in. The sisters-in-law set aside differences, run businesses. Gloria disrupts and sabotages them. Hazel, Walter, Lila unite, break free from family, and build a good life.