Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Cinematography
Marsh landscapes so lush you'll smell the humidity
Score
Taylor Swift's 'Carolina' haunts the credits perfectly
Acting
Daisy Edgar-Jones speaks volumes in silence
Director
Olivia Newman
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Kya Clark
Taylor John Smith
Tate Walker
Harris Dickinson
Chase Andrews
David Strathairn
Tom Milton
Michael Hyatt
Mabel
Sterling Macer Jr.
Jumpin'
Logan Macrae
Jodie Clark
Bill Kelly
Sheriff Jackson
Ahna O'Reilly
Ma
Garret Dillahunt
Pa
Jojo Regina
Little Kya
Luke David Blumm
Little Tate
Jayson Warner Smith
Deputy Perdue
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Author Delia Owens was herself a wildlife scientist in Africa for decades; the marsh biology details are painstakingly accurate.
The film sparked debate about the 'marsh girl' archetype—some critics praised its feminine survival narrative, others found the courtroom framing reductive.
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