Child Bride

In the segregated South of the mid-1900s, 14-year-old Nell dreams of independence but is married off at 16 and moved to Boston. As she adapts to her new life, she grapples with the challenges of being a wife and mother under the shadow of an emotionally abusive husband. When her health deteriorates, Nell seeks solace in an affair with Charles, which complicates her already tumultuous life. This encounter leads to new possibilities and heart-wrenching decisions as she navigates love, vulnerability, and the pursuit of her own identity.