Based on Delia Owens" novel, a young woman named Kya, abandoned by her family, raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya instantly is branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder. Equal parts haunting crime thriller and coming-of-age story, the film explores the universal yearning for connection, formative first loves and an inner strength one can summon, no matter the obstacles.