In a small coastal town in New England, Julia's life, an art restorer, unravels when she receives a mysterious package containing an old painting of a house where she spent her childhood. The artwork, which she believed was lost, unleashes a series of forgotten memories and family secrets that lead her to question everything she knows about her past. As she investigates the history behind the painting, Julia discovers that her mother, a progressive artist, mysteriously disappeared over two decades ago, leaving only unanswered questions.
As Julia delves into her family's dark past, she finds clues that lead her to a community of enigmatic artists who seem to be connected to her mother’s disappearance. With the help of Ben, a local journalist with his own complicated relationship with art, Julia enters a world of rivalries, jealousy, and passion, where art can be both a refuge and a prison.
However, each discovery brings her closer to the truth, as well as an imminent danger. As strange events begin to surround her, Julia must unravel a puzzle that could not only reveal her mother's whereabouts but also ruin what remains of her life. Julia's struggle to accept her legacy and confront the ghosts of the past becomes an intense and emotional journey that challenges perceptions of art, memory, and family.