A young man, Pat, visits the clan of gypsy-like grifters (Irish Travellers) in rural North Carolina from whom he is descended. He is at first rejected, but cousin Bokky takes him on as an apprentice. Pat learns the game while Bokky falls in love and desires a different life. Written by Jeff Hole
Bill Paxton
as Bokky
Mark Wahlberg
as Pat
Julianna Margulies
as Jean
James Gammon
as Double D
Nikki DeLoach
as Kate
Luke Askew
as Boss Jack Costello
Danielle Keaton
as Shane
Andrew Porter
as Pincher
Jean Speegle Howard
as Bokky's Grandmother
Rance Howard
as Farmer
Robert Peters
as Farmer's Son
Jo Ann Pflug
as Boss Jack's Wife
