Like Peter Weir’s Witness on the surface, this lyrical, sensual, mature romantic thriller features characters that are forced to confront the violent outside world ahead of an awakening that heals emotional wounds. When Tahmeena, an illegal Afghan refugee, stumbles onto reclusive farmer John’s land, she leaves him little choice but to give her shelter. She doesn’t speak English, and she’s clearly been beaten badly. Suspicious of outsiders and even more mistrustful of the police since his wife’s death, John decides to tolerate her until he can send her away. But the outside world comes crashing in on them in the form of a group of men convinced they own Tahmeena. Against both their better judgments, the two slowly begin an awkward communication that leads to feelings of love. John and Tahmeena relearn to trust, to hope, and to see the beauty and humanity of the world around them.