Ann Walton is a young woman living in a small Californian town, happily engaged to her boyfriend, Jim Owens. One evening after work, she is attacked and raped by a stranger, a trauma that leaves her emotionally shattered and withdrawn. Ann grapples with fear, disillusionment, and the stigma surrounding the crime. She struggles to confide in Jim, her family, or the authorities, spiraling into isolation. Haunted by flashbacks and fear of the public gaze, her engagement becomes strained as she pushes Jim away, unable to reconcile her love for him with her experiences. Feeling suffocated by the town’s whispers and expectations, she decides to leave in search of escape and healing.

Ann flees to Los Angeles, striking out on her own in hopes of starting anew. She finds work at a farming community run by a compassionate minister named Reverend Ben. Despite gradually opening up to him and some residents, Ann battles with deep-seated trust issues and paranoia. Her past continues to haunt her as she tries to make sense of her experience and future. While interacting with those around her, Ann begins confronting her inner turmoil, spurred by the kindness of those who do not know her history. The struggle between fleeing from or confronting her trauma defines her journey towards reclaiming control over her life.