With quiet strength, a young girl on the verge of womanhood battles, mentally and physically, against her religious father who believes women are sinful creatures.
Since his wife died in child birth, Samuel has become twisted with grief. His anger has manifested in extreme disciplinary measures that ensure his daughters internalize their sins. This is the story of Lillian, the rebellious child, who commits the greatest sin of all to free herself and her sister from the only world they've ever known.