In 1971, a grown Buddy returns to his former family home and reflects on his youth during The Great Depression, when Rose came to live with his family to escape her miserable life in Birmingham.
The Hillyers are an eccentric family who take Rose in as a domestic servant. Rose quickly begins to admire Mrs. Hillyer, who is working on her master’s thesis, and develops a crush on Mr. Hillyer.
Strange men begin lurking around the house, causing tension within the family. Rose’s actions and past catch up with her, leading to her arrest and hospitalization.
After a series of events, including a revelation about Rose’s true condition and a decision about her future, Rose faces her past and finds a new path forward. Buddy reflects on Rose’s life and impact, realizing the depth of her character.
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