In a small Southern town, the local economy is gradually declining, and the residents are grappling with the realities of a changing world. An ambitious entrepreneur arrives, offering a bold solution that involves storing hazardous industrial waste in a local warehouse. The town's inhabitants are confronted with the difficult choice of embracing economic revival at the potential cost of their safety and the environment. This proposition triggers a range of reactions from the community, highlighting underlying tensions and the varying degrees of desperation among the residents.

Central to the unfolding drama is a mix of characters each with their own personal stakes in the town's future. An elderly matriarch clings to the memory of better days while coping with her own health issues. A once-hopeful law graduate now working as a police officer, deals with unfulfilled dreams and a complicated personal life. Their paths cross with the newcomers, diving into deep conversations and conflicts that will determine the fate of their hometown. As decisions loom, the fabric of the community is tested, ultimately revealing the collective spirit of the people who call it home.