Undercurrents

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Struggling with her mother's death and the arrival of a new stepmother, Nikki feels the tension in her family. Crystal, the stepmother, is equally uneasy around Nikki and her siblings. The dynamics shift when Crystal inherits a large seaside house, prompting the family to spend the summer there. It is during this time that Nikki begins to uncover unsettling truths about her stepmother, leading to a deeper exploration of grief, family dynamics, and the complexities of new relationships.