In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings seeks solitude in the serene backwaters of Florida to pursue her writing. Initially disrupted by the attention of well-meaning men, inquisitive editors, and perplexed neighbors, she gradually finds inspiration in her surroundings. This journey leads her to craft The Yearling, which ultimately becomes a beloved piece of American literature, capturing the essence of her new life and the vibrant world around her.