In a small town in Maine, the life of a strong and resilient woman is turned upside down when she becomes a murder suspect. Dolores is a single mother who has spent years coping with an abusive marriage and the burden of raising her children in a hostile environment. Her world becomes even more complicated when her only daughter, Vera, returns home after years of estrangement. As family secrets and hidden truths are unveiled, Dolores faces not only the uncertainty of a trial but also the ghosts of her past that threaten to crumble everything she has built.
Memories of her childhood and her husband's constant betrayals resurface, leading Dolores to an internal struggle between pain and survival. Through flashbacks, the audience experiences Dolores's emotional storm, her sacrifices for her children, and the difficult decision to confront her oppressor. While the audience questions her guilt in the current case, the complexities of her relationship with Vera and the impact of her tumultuous life on her daughter are revealed.
With a masterful performance that reflects a woman's struggle to break free from her past and forge her own destiny, the story is a powerful reflection on maternal love, trauma, and the fight for truth amid adversity. In the end, Dolores emerges as a symbol of strength and resilience, inviting the audience to question their own perceptions of right and wrong.