Lacey calls 911 in 2015 when no one answers at her neighbor Dee Dee's house after disturbing Facebook posts. Police find Dee Dee dead in the house, but her daughter Gypsy is missing. Seven years prior, Dee Dee and Gypsy moved to Missouri after Hurricane Katrina. Gypsy, wheelchair-bound, has a strict routine of care from Dee Dee, who controls her diet and medications. Despite Dee Dee's overprotective behavior, Gypsy secretly explores her independence, including walking unaided. Dee Dee's manipulation escalates when Gypsy's dental issues arise, leading to suspicion from a doctor. Dee Dee's lies about Gypsy's health cause tension with healthcare professionals. Gypsy's acts of defiance reveal deeper issues in their mother-daughter relationship. Eventually, Gypsy's bid for freedom from her mother's control reaches a critical point.