An old farmer offers a stranded traveller the use of his tools, in return for the traveller's assurance that he will repair his cherished motorcycle, and stay away from his daughter. The arrival of the daughter, however, complicates the traveller's ability to keep both promises.
The unlawful killing of a dog leads to conflict in a part of US society when a later investigation shows that while Americans view their pets as family members, the law sees things differently.