Cult

In a sun-drenched college town, a restless photographer stumbles into a secretive, immersive group that promises belonging, purpose, and a furthered sense of belonging. As she documents their rituals for a fledgling project, the line between devotion and coercion blurs. The group’s charismatic leader weaves a hypnotic web, drawing in students, locals, and families with a mix of warmth and menace that quietly escalates. When a whistleblower hints at darker undertows, the photographer must navigate fear, loyalty, and her own ethics, deciding whether exposure will save someone—or doom them all to becoming part of the ritual she sought to expose.