Based on a true story, The characters identity are changed for their protected.
The War family home, nestled at the end of a long dirt path on Willow Road, is a weathered refuge, watched over by an ancient willow tree. For six-year-old Cara War, it is the only place that feels safe, a sanctuary from the turmoil within its walls. But even the willow tree's protective branches can't shield Cara from the weight of the secrets she carries, secrets too dark and terrible to share with anyone, not even her best friend James.
Inside the cramped house, the air crackles with unspoken tensions. Emma War, Cara's mother, bears the brunt of the family's burdens, her once vibrant spirit dulled by the endless demands of motherhood and a growing sense of isolation. As Cara observes the world around her with a wisdom beyond her years, she witnesses the cracks forming in her family's foundation, the unspoken pain and buried secrets that threaten to shatter their fragile peace.