In a post-apocalyptic world where resources are scarce, a solitary man survives alone in a dense forest. He meticulously tends to a small garden and lives in constant vigilance, wary of potential intruders. His life takes a drastic turn when two women, Kathryn and her younger companion Milja, stumble upon his secluded haven. Desperate for food and shelter, they offer him companionship and help in exchange. The man, conflicted by his need for human connection and his suspicion of others, reluctantly allows them into his fragile existence.

As the trio navigates their uneasy alliance, tension mounts due to the constant threat from other survivors and the strain of their own mistrust. The growing bond between the man and Milja unsettles Kathryn, who remains fiercely protective of her young companion. The delicate balance of their relationship is tested by external dangers and internal conflicts, leading each of them to confront their survival instincts and moral codes.