In this moving tale, Ruth follows her mother-in-law, Naomi, to her native Bethlehem after the sad deaths of both women's husbands. Working hard in the fields to feed herself and Naomi, Ruth finds her feelings for her kinsman Boaz run deeper than gratitude for his help with the work. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi touches Boaz and he decides to challenge the claim of a closer relative for Ruth's hand.