In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, Elena Richardson exemplifies the routine and picture-perfect disposition of the town. When the enigmatic and eccentric Mia Warren arrives with her teenage daughter Pearl as Elena’s new tenants, her children are more than excited to spend time with the unique and mysterious pair.

When friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle dramatically divides the town in a disagreement that finds Elena and Mia on opposing sides.  Elena is then determined to uncover the secrets in Mia’s past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs.

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