The Quiet

Dot experiences the tragic accidental death of her deaf father, which profoundly impacts her life. As an orphaned teenager who is deaf-mute, this loss sets off a chain of events that forces her into a new environment.

After her father's death, Dot relocates to Meriden, Connecticut, to live with her godparents, Paul and Olivia Deer. This new home comes with its own set of challenges, particularly with the strained relationship with her childhood friend, Nina.

Dot quickly realizes that her godmother Olivia is battling alcoholism and prescription drug addiction. This issue complicates the already tense household dynamic as Dot seeks comfort and understanding in her new surroundings.

One night, while quietly exploring her new home, Dot accidentally witnesses an inappropriate encounter between Paul and Nina. This revelation about their incestuous relationship deepens the emotional turmoil within the household.

At school, Dot feels like an outsider, struggling to connect with her peers and feeling isolated. However, her life takes a turn when she captures the attention of Connor, a popular basketball player, igniting Nina's jealousy.

During cheerleading practice, Nina discovers Dot's secret talent for playing Beethoven on the piano. After a string snaps, Dot inadvertently reveals that she can hear and speak, a truth that Nina decides to exploit for her own gain.

Nina confesses to Dot her deep resentment towards her father and her chilling plan to murder him. Driven by desperation for freedom, Nina's intentions draw Dot into a dark alliance that complicates their friendship.

As prom night approaches, the tension between the girls escalates. Nina convinces Dot to support her plan to murder Paul as part of a scheme to escape their troubled lives under the guise of a pregnancy.

An explosive argument erupts when Paul confronts Nina about her lies. The confrontation quickly spirals into violence, forcing Dot to make a harrowing choice that leads to a shocking act of desperation.

In an unexpected turn of events, Dot intervenes during the violent altercation and strangles Paul with piano wire. This shocking decision marks a pivotal moment in both girls' quest for freedom, deeply altering their lives.

Olivia stumbles upon the horrific scene, seemingly indifferent to the murder but is left reeling when she discovers Dot's ability to hear. This revelation adds another layer of complexity to the already chaotic situation.

After the murder, Dot and Nina change out of their bloodied dresses and attend the school dance. There, Dot finally embraces her identity by openly speaking to Connor, a liberating moment amidst the unfolding chaos.

In the aftermath of the chaos, the girls find solace by a riverbank, where they confide in one another and dispose of their stained clothes. They confront the emotional fallout from Dot's silence after her father's death.

Returning home, Dot and Nina discover a police presence at their residence. Olivia's decision to turn herself in ignites a moment of reconciliation between her and Nina, closing one chapter of their complicated lives.

The night concludes with a poignant scene of Dot and Nina sitting together at the piano, embracing their newfound liberation from their pasts. Despite the darker events, it symbolizes hope for a fresh start in their lives.