In a secessionist rural state, Brooke Holland lives a hard yet cherished life on her farm with her husband, Milo, and their two daughters. Their existence is fragile, relying on meager harvests, but Brooke believes she has escaped her violent past. When fugitive Stephen Cawley attacks their farm, her hidden strengths emerge as she subdues him, fearing he has come for revenge linked to a blood feud she thought she left behind. Determined to deliver Cawley to justice and secure her family's safety, she plans to use the bounty on his head to flee. Convinced that Cawley’s notorious family will pursue them, Brooke insists her family join her on a perilous journey across a harsh landscape to reach the nearest marshal. As winter sets in and their preparations are inadequate, tensions within the family escalate, pushing their dynamics to the edge. Haunted by her past, Brooke realizes that the very ruthlessness that helped her survive could jeopardize her hopes for a better future. This gripping narrative delves into themes of family loyalty, trauma, and resilience, offering a thrilling exploration of the difficult choices made to protect loved ones.
