In a small town in Canada during the 1930s, a woman named Maud, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, seeks her independence and a purpose in life. After a difficult childhood and a strained relationship with her family, she decides to leave her home and accept a job as a maid in the house of a solitary and rough man named Everett. He is a strong-willed fisherman who has lived a life of isolation and solitude. Despite their initial differences and lack of social skills, an unexpected connection begins to develop between them.
Maud, who has always had a passion for painting, starts creating works of art using what she has on hand and her natural surroundings as inspiration. Over time, her art becomes a reflection of her life, her struggles, and her indomitable spirit. As Maud opens up emotionally to Everett, he too begins to show a more sensitive and understanding side, although his ways of expressing love are clumsy and unconventional.
The film tells the story of Maud's journey toward self-discovery as she faces the challenges of her health and the hostile environment of her time. Her art becomes an expression of freedom that transcends her physical condition. Amidst love, pain, and the struggle for acceptance, Maud and Everett find a sense of belonging and beauty in the everyday. This heartwarming story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to find love in the most unexpected places.