In the frozen hollows of the Ozarks, a teenage girl named Ree Dolly faces a titanic battle for survival. Her home, a dilapidated cabin, represents both her refuge and a burden, as in addition to caring for her two younger siblings, she must deal with a missing father who has put her family in a precarious situation. When law enforcement agents show up at her door looking for her father to resolve legal issues related to his bail bondsman, Ree discovers that the only way to save her home is to find her parent.
As she delves into the harsh and hostile communities of the area, Ree encounters an environment filled with family secrets and unwavering loyalties. With each step she takes, she faces the brutality of a world where fear and distrust prevail. In her search for answers, she attempts to connect with relatives and friends of her absent father, but soon realizes that the truth she longs to uncover could be more dangerous than she ever imagined.
With an intense mix of determination and vulnerability, Ree becomes a symbol of resilience in a grim environment. Her struggle to keep her family together despite the adversities and harsh reality reveals the strength of the human spirit when confronted with despair. The tension mounts as she approaches a revelation that will change everything she knows.