In 1960s Kansas, Janice grows up as her parents fight to integrate public swimming pools, a civil rights struggle that shapes her childhood and strains her relationship with her family. Decades later, Janice is invited to speak at a ceremony honoring her father, forcing her to confront memories she has spent years trying to leave behind.

Moving between past and present, the story explores the personal consequences of fighting for justice and the lasting impact of family conflict. At its center is Janice’s struggle to reconcile her past and consider whether forgiveness is possible.