Astrid Magnussen, a 15-year-old girl, lives with her mother Ingrid, a free-spirited poet and artist with borderline personality disorder, in California. Their life takes a drastic turn when Ingrid falls in love with Barry Kolker, only to have her heart broken and life ruined. Seeking revenge, Ingrid murders Barry using the poison from her favorite flower, the White Oleander, and is sent to prison for life.

White Oleander
A young girl navigates a series of foster homes after her mother is imprisoned for a violent offense, struggling to find stability and a sense of belonging.