Nia, a young black woman, is raised in the countryside by her white Grandmother. When she suddenly passes away, Nia struggles with her identity and where she came from. Focusing on finding her birth mother, she wonders if their relationship can be rekindled.

Set in the 19th century, The Isle tells the story of Abe, a struggling black writer, and Penny, a wealthy white woman on the cusp of marriage who are forever changed when their lives become intertwined.