In a small American town in the 1930s, tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of a charismatic yet enigmatic outsider. The new stranger, a traveling book salesman, manages to charm the townspeople with his wit and worldview. Among them is a young teacher, who quickly finds herself drawn to his intelligence and liberating perspective on life. However, every attraction comes at a price, and soon dark secrets from the outsider's past begin to unfold.
As the town...