Bryony attempts to build a new life for herself and her young son, James, after the tragic death of her husband, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan. As she struggles with her own grief, she fails to notice that James has become secretive and withdrawn, spending hours alone with his toys acting out death scenes. When things go missing and furniture is smashed, Bryony blames James, but when she confronts him, she discovers a reality more terrifying than any nightmare. Bryony realizes that unless she can find a way to reconnect with her son, she and James will be separated for the rest of their lives.
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Bryony attempts to build a new life for herself and her young son, James, after the tragic death of her husband, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan. As she struggles with her own grief, she fails to notice that James has become secretive and withdrawn, spending hours alone with his toys acting out death scenes. When things go missing and furniture is smashed, Bryony blames James, but when she confronts him, she discovers a reality more terrifying than any nightmare. Bryony realizes that unless she can find a way to reconnect with her son, she and James will be separated for the rest of their lives.
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