Georgia

Sadie arrives at Georgia's Seattle-area farm, announcing she will stay in town to rebuild her career. The sisters' complicated dynamic is quickly put under strain as Sadie seeks shelter and attention from her sibling.

Sadie asks her ex-boyfriend Bobby to let her sing for his band again. He is wary because of her past drug use, but he relents, hoping she can reestablish herself. The reunion marks the start of Sadie's onstage comeback.

Sadie begins performing with the band at Seattle-area dive bars and a bowling alley. She continues substance abuse, and befriends Herman, the drummer who is also dealing with heroin. Their risky companionship deepens as their addictions intertwine.

During a performance at a Jewish wedding, Sadie becomes disoriented after a Nyquil-induced misstep and blanks out mid-song. Another band member steps in to finish the performance, underscoring Sadie's fragility. This episode foreshadows the consequences of ongoing drug use.

Herman is finally kicked out of the band due to his ongoing drug use. The lineup shake-up leaves Sadie more isolated in her struggle to stay on track. The loss of a friend and collaborator intensifies the pressure on her.

At a motel, Sadie meets Axel, a devoted fan who becomes her husband. Their relationship begins as a push to rescue her from her downward spiral and move her toward stability. Georgia watches cautiously, unsure whether this will help or hurt Sadie.

During a benefit concert, Georgia invites Sadie onstage to sing Take Me Back solo. Sadie's intoxication contrasts with her raw, passionate performance, prompting Georgia to join her onstage to salvage the moment. On the ride home, the sisters' tension explodes; Sadie leaves and hitchhikes back with Axel.

As their marriage strains, Axel tells Sadie he's going to visit his sick mother and leaves, implying their relationship is ending despite his promises. Sadie realizes the relationship will not stabilize her life and sinks further into despair.

Sadie seeks a new gig and housing from her old manager Chasman. He refuses to represent her for money but offers drugs, fueling the downward spiral. The moment highlights how little support she can find in the industry.

In Oregon, Sadie, withdrawal-strung, tries to board a flight back to Seattle but is denied for not wearing shoes. A passerby lends her his sneakers, and she creates a scene before moving on. The incident underscores the depths of her addiction.

Sadie arrives in Seattle as Georgia takes her to a rehab center for detox. The sisters begin a slow, tentative reconciliation as Sadie starts to confront her demons. The move marks a pivot toward healing.

While Sadie is in treatment, Herman overdoses and dies, shocking Sadie and her bandmates. Clay visits Sadie in rehab to inform her of the tragedy, compounding her guilt and sense of responsibility. This loss deepens the sisters' separation.

After her hospital stay, Georgia lets Sadie recover at her house, signaling a cautious step toward rebuilding trust. The sisters begin to reckon with what they have lost and what they could still gain. The homefront becomes the space for healing.

On the porch, Sadie accuses Georgia of being emotionless; Georgia finally reveals the truth about Sadie's constant need to be the center of attention and how it exhausted everyone around her. Sadie responds with a sting, saying, You wish. The moment crystallizes the rift between them, but also a turning point.

The film closes with Sadie performing with her band at a Portland bar, singing Hard Times Come Again No More. In the same timeframe, Georgia performs the same song to a roaring crowd, underscoring their parallel destinies. Their final lines affirm their unique bond as sisters.