Part 4/8:
Jealousy and Rivalry
The relationships among the women are fraught with tension, especially when Sila’s envy rears its head. When Eloise, one of the Wives, shares tales of intimacy with the Shepherd, Sila’s harsh response and subsequent punishment reveal the strict codes of conduct that govern the members of the sect. As she is forced to deliver food to the seclusion of menstruating women, Sila encounters signs of the Shepherd's violence, casting doubt on her unwavering faith in him.