At Hailsham, an exclusive boarding school in the English countryside, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy grew up with strict rules, shifting alliances, and the constant reminder that they were “special.” Yet no one ever explained what being special truly meant.
Years later, Kathy reflects on their shared childhood as Ruth and Tommy reenter her life. Together, they uncover the unsettling truths that defined their upbringing—truths about their purpose and the choices they never realized they didn’t have.
As the threads of friendship and love are tested, Kathy must confront the reality of what their futures hold. Bound by secrets and shaped by forces beyond their control, the trio faces impossible questions: how do you fight for a life that was never really yours?
