The heroine got back together with her ex‑husband. #movie

Tired of ham-and-bread breakfasts, Ruth’s husband divorced her after ten years of marriage. He had an affair, cursed her and took their money, leaving her with two daughters to support during the Great Depression. Ruth tried many jobs but failed. She turned down a demeaning housekeeper post for its unfair rules toward her kids. Hungry and desperate, she went to a diner, saw a waitress get reprimanded, and took the chance to apply for the job.