On a picturesque New England island during the summer of 1965, two twelve-year-olds, Sam and Suzy, find love and decide to embark on a secret adventure. They make a pact to escape into the wild, igniting a frantic search by local authorities. As their daring journey unfolds, an impending storm looms, creating chaos in the once-idyllic community. The islanders grapple with the challenges of love, loss, and youthful rebellion, all while the tempest brews, turning their world upside down in unexpected ways.