Tenderness

On a secluded island off the Virginia coast, family and friends gather for the wedding of Shay O'Connor and Andrew Pruitt, but the atmosphere is charged with tension due to Shay's recent departure from a controversial cult. Told through the eyes of Shay, her brother William, and longtime friend Joel, the narrative unravels dark family histories and romantic regrets, revealing that the real threat lies beyond the secrets each guest harbors. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, Tenderness is a slow-burn mystery that explores hidden truths and the complexities of love and identity.