Just Ash

In "The Silence You Keep," Ashley "Ash" Bishop navigates the complexities of identity as an intersex teenager in Salem, Massachusetts. Faced with an unexpected blossoming of his personal struggles, including his first period during a soccer game, Ash grapples with shifting perceptions from his peers and family. As he finds solace in the story of his ancestor Bridget Bishop, who faced persecution for her differences, Ash realizes he must embrace his true self to avoid the personal costs of silence.