In 1974, Nova Scotia's Millman village is still rooted in tradition, but 9-year-old Casey Richards is determined to break free. She wants the same rights and privileges as her brother and will do whatever it takes to earn money for a bike. While delivering her new paper route, Casey witnesses a traumatic event and her teenage cousin Monica's tragic death. As the truth behind Monica's death remains unclear, Casey's accusations against her uncle spark a heated reaction from her family. Stripped of her paper route, Casey finds an unlikely ally in Hazel, an independent widow, and her newborn granddaughter, who Casey believes is Monica's reincarnation.
Monica's News
A young girl's courageous fight for equality is brutally silenced when her inspiring feminist cousin is tragically killed in a repressive 1974 village.