The Shut-Away Sisters

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Two ordinary sisters face the harsh realities of a brutal war. In London, 1915, as German bombs fall and children wait for rations, fifteen-year-old Florrie matures quickly while her father fights in the trenches. Seeking comfort, she turns to her older sister Edith, who has changed—becoming quiet and secretive, often leaving home at night. When Florrie follows her, she uncovers shocking truths and realizes she must protect Edith's secret for their family's sake, even at great personal cost. Years later, Kate, escaping a broken relationship, sorts through her deceased aunt Florrie's home, shared with Edith. Sitting on the worn carpets, she examines photos of Florrie from the war, noting the stark transformation from a carefree girl to a hollow-eyed young woman. Determined to confront her family's past, Kate seeks to uncover the mysteries surrounding her aunts, including a hidden locked room and an abandoned wedding dress wrapped in tissue. As she delves deeper into the tragic secrets that have intertwined their lives, Kate must confront whether she can truly move forward after learning the truth about her family's history.