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The film opens with Mattye, a 14-year-old girl, determined to confront the man who took her father’s life. Tom Cheney's violent act of shooting Mattye's father left her not only with a profound sense of loss but also a burning desire for justice. As she navigates the mourning process, Mattye learns that Cheney managed to escape unnoticed, with little interest shown by the townsfolk, leaving her with a heavy heart.