A sheriff begins an investigation into the death of a local transsexual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help from the people he once despised.

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

Sheriff Darl

Patricia Arquette

Scarlett

Sela Ward

Carla Hardwick

William Devane

The Judge

Marcus Lyle Brown

Deputy Jackson

Ray McKinnon

Deputy C.B.

Tom Bower

Bull Hardwick

Audrey Marie Anderson

Teenage Waitress

Julie Hagerty

Sister Felicia

John McConnell

Ornell

Jena Malone

Ashley Hardwick

J

J.C. Sealy

Rhonda Heabert

Ron Flagge

Gooch

Deana Carter

Sherry

J

Jerry Leggio

Henry

Michael Arata

Gov. Joe Breraton

David Dahlgren

Estill Sims

M

Michael P. Cahill

Lee Atwood

Marco St. John

Big Six Rayburn

Don Yesso

Cash Haden