In the midst of the Irish famine, a father and daughter battle for survival. Confronted with the harsh consequences of eviction and hunger, the father aligns himself with a band of 'wreckers' who demolish the homes of ousted tenants on behalf of a landlord. As the young girl strives to uncover the reality behind their means of sustenance during these trying times, she must come to terms with her father's decisions and stand up for her convictions.