Getaway

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Fleeing her abusive husband after a desperate act of violence, Cookie Wagner starts anew in the secluded landscape of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Living under a new identity, she navigates a life filled with secrecy and vigilance, grappling with her past while earning the complex feelings of her neighbors. Amidst the rugged beauty of the coast, she dares to envision a fresh start, confronting her fears and slowly finding the strength to grow and heal in an environment that mirrors her struggle for survival.