In a small town in South Carolina during the 1950s, young Bone experiences a childhood marked by poverty and helplessness, but also by the unwavering connection with her mother, Anney. After an unwanted pregnancy and a difficult marriage, Anney struggles to raise her daughter in a challenging environment. As life progresses, Anney remarries, intertwining her fate with the violent and troubled Glen, who quickly becomes an ominous figure in Bone's life.
The narrative centers around Bone's struggle to find her identity in a world that seems indifferent to her. The relationship between mother and daughter becomes complex when Glen begins to exert a toxic influence, triggering a series of traumatic events that will test Anney's love and loyalty toward her daughter. Bone, caught between the longing for a simpler life and the horrors of abuse, clings to hope through writing and her dreams of a different future.
The story delves into the heart of family, resilience, and the painful quest for acceptance as Bone confronts the dark secrets surrounding her. With a raw and emotional style, this film is a powerful portrayal of the fight for survival in a world where love and pain often coexist within the same home.