The Rising Place plot
"A story about discovering your heart in a place you never expected."
In the 1940s, two young women of different races have a close friendship. They struggle with their lives during a time of war and prejudice. When Virginia (Fisher) visits her Aunt Millie for Christmas, she discovers that her children live in Mississippi. At a time when women had fewer rights, Emily (Holloman) sets out on her own and falls in love with a soldier and bears his unwanted child. With the support of her friends, Emily can stand up for what she believes in.