In the remote Appalachian Mountains, a secluded cult worships the Straw Lady, a protective maternal figure. After their leader dies, his sons, Leonard and Clyde, face a reckoning. Clyde announces he's leaving, sparking conflict with Leonard, who is manipulated by their caretaker, Lydia. As Leonard's mind unravels and he hears the Straw Lady's voice, tensions erupt in a violent confrontation. The clash ends Lydia's control, leaving Leonard freed from the cult—yet directionless.