In an isolated, rural farming community, a young girl named Toss lives with her family, including her father, mother, and grandfather. The family leads a harsh, solitary life tending to their sheep and surviving off the land. One day, while out on the rugged hillsides, Toss witnesses a tragic accident that fundamentally changes her family's dynamics. Her father falls to his death in a creek while trying to rescue a sheep, plunging Toss and her family into grief and uncertainty. The once resilient facade of their remote existence starts to fracture.

Amidst their turmoil, a mysterious drifter named Ethan arrives at their farm, seeking shelter and work. His presence introduces tension and unease, especially for Toss who is wary of the stranger. Ethan gradually becomes involved in the family's daily routines, stirring both suspicion and fascination. As Toss grapples with her complicated feelings towards Ethan and mourns her father, the family's delicate balance is tested. This story explores themes of isolation, innocence, and the intrusion of an outsider into a close-knit circle, highlighting the stark realities and raw emotions of life in an unforgiving landscape.