On a Connecticut farm, James Mayo's two sons both love Ruth Atkins. Robert, the younger son, is sickly and dreams of escaping to a romantic life somewhere "beyond the horizon." Andy is hard-working and steadfast and loves his brother deeply. When Ruth reveals that she loves Robert and not, as everyone believed, Andy, Robert's plans to go to sea with his uncle are disrupted. He decides to stay at home and marry Ruth, while Andy, unwilling to remain close at hand as his brother marries the girl he loves, takes Robert's place on the voyage. This turn of events leads to heartache and tragedy for everyone involved.
Richard Backus
as Robert Mayo
Kate Wilkinson
as Kate Mayo
John Randolph
as James Mayo
Edward J. Moore
as Andrew Mayo
Maria Tucci
as Ruth Atkins
James Broderick
as Captain Scott
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Mrs. Atkins
Kathy Koperwhats
as Mary Mayo
Mike Houlihan
as Ben
John Houseman
as Dr. Fawcett
