Seventeen-year-old Jem Starling (Eliza Scanlen) struggles to define her place within her fundamentalist Christian community in rural Kentucky. Even her greatest joy of dancing with the church group is tempered by worry that her actions are sinful and she is caught between a burgeoning awareness of her own sexuality and her religious devotion.
With the return of Owen, an enigmatic youth pastor, Jem soon finds herself attracted to his worldliness and charm. Slowly, he draws her into a dangerous relationship that could upend their entire community.
“Almost indescribably moving.” — The Playlist
“Eliza Scanlen is one of the most promising young actors of her generation.” — Screen Rant
“Terrific!” — The Film Stage
“Tremendous!” — The Wrap