Like a hermit, the embittered ranch owner Einar Gilkyson lives a secluded life in the mountains of Wyoming with his foreman Mitch, who is in need of care, and a few animals. Years ago, Einar's son died in an accident. To this day, the old man has not overcome the tragic accident. He blames his daughter-in-law Jean for the death and has broken off all contact with her. Einar's surprise is all the greater when one day, out of nowhere, Jean shows up at his door. She is on the run from her violent ex-boyfriend Gary and has her eleven-year-old daughter Griff with her. Einar initially shows only contempt for his daughter-in-law. But he didn't reckon with his granddaughter, whose existence he didn't even know about until then. Completely uninhibited, Griff approaches her grandfather and not only messes up his everyday life, but also opens his heart... New product