In the unforgiving, snow-swept landscape of the American frontier, a young mute woman named Liz (played by Dakota Fanning) finds her quiet, hard-won life shattered by the arrival of a sinister, fire-and-brimstone preacher (portrayed by Guy Pearce). This menacing figure from her past seems to know her darkest secrets, and his presence signals the beginning of a relentless and brutal cat-and-mouse game. Directed by Martin Koolhoven, this sprawling mystery-thriller unfolds across multiple timelines, revealing the harrowing events that forged Liz’s stoic resilience and the unspeakable horrors that connect her to the preacher. As the preacher’s violent obsession tightens its grip, Liz is forced to confront her traumatic history and fight for her very survival in a world where mercy is a scarce commodity. With a stellar supporting cast including Kit Harington and Carice van Houten, the film weaves a tense, atmospheric tale of faith, vengeance, and the indomitable will to escape a terrifying fate.