Girl

In a frantic rush, a teen girl named Marie is being taken to the hospital by a man and a woman. The man warns the woman to keep silent about the urgency of the situation, suggesting that something suspicious is at play.

Sara, a rebellious daughter, sneaks out to a bonfire with her motorcycle-riding boyfriend, Chris. They share an intimate moment as Chris sings to Sara, expressing his love for her.

When Sara returns home the next morning, her father Don angrily confronts her, insisting she must abide by his rules. She and her sister Amy plan to move out when Sara turns 18, sparking Don's obsessive need to control her.

Don tricks Sara into helping him in the basement and locks her inside the bomb shelter. He soundproofs the room, leaving her trapped with no chance of escape as she begins her harrowing ordeal.

Sara's situation grows dire as she is forced to use pots for sanitation and continually tries to scream for help. Don claims he is punishing her for her behavior, brutalizing her in the process.

Renee, believing that Sara has run away, seeks help from the police. Unfortunately, they dismiss her concerns, assuming Sara is simply a runaway since she is of legal age.

On the 21st day of captivity, Don attempts to celebrate Sara's birthday by bringing her a cake. When she asks for freedom, he callously dismisses her and suggests she needs to earn other privileges.

Sara tries to defend herself against Don's advances by crafting a weapon and assaults him. However, he overpowers her, leading to more violence and suffering.

After nearly a year in captivity, Sara gives birth to her daughter, Marie, with no medical help. She faces the overwhelming challenge of motherhood while remaining confined to the basement.

Years later, Sara and her children spend their days locked in the basement. They create a fragile family unit, but their emotional and physical scars continue to deepen as Don's control tightens.

Sara gives birth to her third child, a boy named Thomas, and desperately tries to convince Don to leave the baby with someone who can care for him. She leaves a note asking for help.

Sara and her children make a daring attempt to dig their way out of captivity. They uncover a path that leads toward the surface, all while the emotional stakes rise higher than ever.

Marie suffers from a severe asthma attack, prompting Sara to beg Don for help. This incident leads them back to the hospital, where the shocking truth of their lives begins to unravel.

Once Sara reveals the horrifying reality of their situation to a doctor, Don is arrested and faces the consequences of his actions. The family learns the devastating truth about their past.

Sara reconnects with Chris, her first love, as they share a picnic. They reminisce about their hopes for the future, and Sara takes the first steps toward healing after years of confinement.