In a secluded rural village, Skalde finds herself distanced from a world that might have vanished. As the daughter of an “outsider” mother, she bears a social stigma that makes her feel like a stranger in her own home. Despite this, her adherence to the community’s traditions has won her the respect of the village elder. However, her life takes a daring turn when she meets an enigmatic girl in the nearby forest. By choosing to befriend and eventually shelter this girl, Skalde puts everything on the line.