labor union soldier in hunt of nutrient descend on the farm of a Confederate household and decide to remain until one in their rank’ wound have got mend. While the war aweary labor union captain (Chris Peter Cooper) fall for the female parent of the household (Patricia Clarkson) - whose hubby is off contend for the Rebel - her son plot avenge on the dirty, ambidextrous Yankee. co-star creese Kristofferson.