Burnt Olives

In November 2005, Lance Corporal Evan Rhodes returns home to a small Illinois town after being medically discharged from Iraq, confronting the struggles of reintegration and the ghosts of his past. As he navigates old friendships, a fading community, and the challenge of rebuilding his life, Evan's journey highlights the resilience needed to find stability amid change. Together with his community, he seeks to create a sense of belonging in a place that no longer feels like home.