What do you do when 'the right thing to do' seems wrong?
Darling Downs, Australia, 1898. Young servant Ivy is left in charge of Hillview, a country guesthouse, while her mistress takes a few days away. It's the low season, so Ivy is confident she can handle it. But her boss' return is delayed, and unexpected guests lead to an escalating and dangerous situation, leaving Ivy faced with some difficult choices.