A Guatemalan girl traumatized by violence commits murder... Or does she? Caitlin Sachs, a Canadian journalist, discovers that Inez, a traumatized young Mayan woman, has murdered Caitlinœs psychoanalyst partner, Dr. Jerry Simpson. Caitlin becomes obsessed with what really happened in Dr. Simpsonœs study. Jerry did well by his patients but had issues of his own. Inez, who is mute, becomes a curiosity for the Canadians who encounter her. As Caitlin struggles to uncover the truth about Inezœs relationship with Jerry, Inez struggles to break free from the preconceptions of others. Each must confront her own anger and despair.