Michael is looking for work and through sheer happenstance meets Abraham who invites him to work in his Amish community. Upon arrival, he meets the acquaintance of Ruth and is immediately smitten by her beauty and kindness. But Ruth is holding out for another man and rejects Michael's interest. Michael finds a home in the Amish community but his heart aches for the love of Ruth. She appears to have some growing feelings for him...but will she leave her Amish boyfriend for an Englischer?