Roman Juniper, a husband and father of three, is forced to go work on the Saturday of his daughter's birthday. He intends to make it back home in time for cake, but a sharp turn of events leads his family to believe their patriarch is in grave danger.

At the end of times a dysfunctional family takes a retreat into the woods to rekindle their bonds, only to discover a dark truth that lies within.

Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.