So Big

Set against the backdrop of farming country, the narrative explores Selina Peake De Jong's journey as a school teacher and mother. After marrying farmer Pervus and raising their son Dirk, Selina faces challenges when her husband dies, forcing her to manage the farm. As Dirk pursues a career in finance over architecture, he struggles with his mother's values and his love for artist Dallas O'Mara. The story culminates in Dirk's realization of the importance of aesthetics and beauty, leaving him isolated in his material success, reflecting on his choices and familial legacy.