Jack came home from the war a wounded man. Horribly disfigured, he chooses to stay at home, away from the ridicule of others. He soon finds comfort in his garden. A quiet, gentle man, he works his fields and leaves others alone. However, the boys in town have nothing better to do but torment him. From protecting his prize winning pumpkins, Jack soon finds himself back in a war. This time, it is kill or be killed!