Seduced by an Amish Stranger (2025) Movie Script
1
[unsettling music]
[crickets chirping]
- [Jenny] Send text to Tess.
[cell phone chimes]
Everything okay?
Did something happen?
[cell phone chimes]
[crickets chirping]
[dramatic music]
Send text to Tess.
[cell phone chimes]
Don't be. Been through a lot.
I can come home.
Oh. [grunting]
Send text to Tess.
[cell phone chimes]
Hey, honey.
I decided to come home.
We can watch a movie, pop some popcorn.
See you soon.
[gasps]
Oh. [sobs] Tess. Tess.
Oh, my God.
[somber music]
[dramatic music]
Okay.
I am almost ready, but we should hurry.
Okay, well, I'm ready if you are.
[Bethany gasps]
Oh. Jebediah!
What are you doing here?
- I'm so sorry, Mrs. Miller.
I caught a glimpse of Bethany
when I was coming up the road.
I... I knocked,
but no one answered.
I just wanted to make sure
everyone was okay.
Yes, we're fine.
You might help her pick those up?
Of course. [sighs]
[Anna] Well, it's nice to see you.
Isn't it, Bethany?
- Mm-hmm.
So you're back from your Rumspringa?
Yes, ma'am.
Thought you'd be gone longer.
[Anna] Your father and mother
must be excited
for your return.
Uh, yes, they are.
They think it's time I find someone
and start my family.
[unsettling music]
Oh, what happened there?
Oh, I, um...
Yeah, I... I cut myself
working on my cart.
Yeah. [chuckles]
Jagged edge got me.
You two should go sit on the porch.
I thought we had to get
to the farmer's market.
Well, you can spare a few minutes.
He made the effort to come see you.
You must have a lot of catching up.
Yeah. Let's go.
So, how was it?
Your Rumspringa?
It was fine.
[scoffs] Come on.
You must have some stories.
No, I don't. [sighs]
You must have gotten into some trouble.
No, I didn't.
I'm sorry. I...
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm just curious...
since I'm never going to experience one.
There's nothing really to say.
It's not our world.
It just...
constantly tests you
on what's right and wrong.
It just wasn't for me.
[haunting music]
He'll make a great husband.
Give you a good life.
Lots of children.
[Bethany] I know.
- [Anna] Then show it.
He has always liked you.
There aren't many others near your age.
After him, you'd have
to wait for a widower.
[heartfelt music]
[inaudible chatter]
Do you mind if I wander around a bit?
Sure. Oh, Bethany.
Take some samples
and try to get people over to our table.
[indistinct chatter]
[laughter]
It's so cute. I love it.
[unsettling music]
Oh!
- Oh. Apologies.
[chuckles] Hi.
Hi.
May I try one?
- Yeah, of course.
- This is amazing.
[Bethany chuckles]
You made this?
- Yes.
Well, my mother and I did.
We grow the berries ourselves.
Reminds me of the jam
my mother used to make.
Are you selling it?
- Over there.
So, where are you from?
[Seth] Pennsylvania.
So, do you...
You have family here?
No.
My family is from Smicksburg.
If you don't have family here,
what are you doing here?
[Jebediah] Yes, friend.
What are you doing here?
Visiting.
I came to stop by your community
when I came across...
Bethany.
I'm Seth.
Recently lost my family.
So, looking for a fresh start.
Hmm.
So, you seek out comfort...
in strangers?
I don't consider
any fellow Amish strangers.
I consider us all family.
Don't you?
[Jebediah]
And we would happily welcome
any Amish brethren with open arms.
Wait, you guys are so cute
in your little outfits.
Are you guys really Amish
or is this some sort of cosplay thing?
[Seth] No,
we're... we're Amish.
[laughs] Okay, I need a picture then.
[Seth] No.
- Smile.
[Seth] Thank you.
But it's just for my Insta.
Well, we prefer
not to have our picture taken.
Do you know how pathetic that is?
How pathetic you guys really look?
Pathetic is seeking validation
through a soulless gadget.
And your Insta.
Whatever that is.
Yeah? Well, screw you!
Enjoy the rest of your day.
That was amazing.
- I've dealt with worse.
Hmm.
Seth, let me, uh...
Let me introduce you around.
Is that all right?
- That'd be great.
[joyful music]
[crickets chirping]
[heartfelt music]
Good night, Bethany.
Good night, Mom.
Mom?
Yeah?
When did you know that you loved Dad
and that you wanted to marry him?
[Anna chuckles]
We grew up together,
so I don't remember ever not loving him.
So, you could say
that you loved him
from the moment you met.
That you just knew.
I guess so.
But the strongest foundation
for any relationship
is one of trust.
And that can only be developed over time.
Okay.
Have a good night.
- Good night, Mom.
[melancholy music]
[branch cracking]
Hello? Who's there?
[unsettling music]
Sorry.
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.
[Anna] You must be Seth.
My daughter spoke of you.
Uh, you're the one
who makes that excellent jam.
[chuckles] Thank you.
Is there something I can help you with?
Well, you see,
I got up early this morning
to enjoy the countryside, and I...
I think I enjoyed it a little too much.
[Anna chuckles]
You're lost.
Yes, ma'am.
I can walk you back to town.
Oh, that'd be great.
Thank you.
I'm supposed to meet
with the elders this morning.
See if I can stay and work,
make myself useful.
I really like it here.
[Anna] I know Elder Emmanuel very well.
I can speak with him.
[Seth] And that's what
brought me to this place.
And to seek acceptance
in this wonderful, wonderful community.
If this story is true
about some wayward Amish community,
I just hope none of
that trouble follows you here.
There will be no trouble.
Not from me or anyone
from my former community.
I just wanna live a God-fearing life.
Work hard.
Contribute where I can.
You can leave us.
If my husband was here with you,
I know what his position would be.
We need to open our arms
to this young man.
It's our way.
And the only trouble we'll have
is by not living in accordance
with what we practice.
By not living what you preach.
[door closes]
- [Seth] Thank you.
That was above and beyond.
They could see it as insolence,
so I may have hurt your cause
more than helped it.
[door creaks]
We need to speak with you.
No, no, no.
Not you.
You.
Oh.
[muffled chatter]
[door creaks]
[sighs]
[Anna sighs]
Yes. Awesome.
Sorry, I must have picked
that up during Rumspringa.
I take it the decision wasn't unanimous?
If that's what was required,
no decision would ever be made.
But because of my speech,
the council has made a request of me.
That it's my home
that is opened for you to live and stay.
Really? Are you sure
you're okay with this?
I wouldn't be a woman of God,
or of my word, if I wasn't.
We have a backhouse
that's perfectly suitable.
Let me show you the way.
[insects chirping]
[hushed chatter]
I can't even imagine what
you've seen on your travels.
There's Mother.
Ah, here we are.
[Seth] Odd that he came
directly here, no?
[Anna] Oh, he'll be around.
He's courting her.
What are you two talking about?
[Seth] Oh, I was just
telling your mother about
all the wonderful places
I've been to on Rumspringa.
Jebediah, you're here.
You saw me.
[tense music]
Uh, Bethany, can you gather
fresh linens for Seth?
We need to make up the backhouse for him.
Of course.
Jebediah, we need to get Seth settled,
so if you don't mind,
I'm sure Bethany would be fine
seeing you tomorrow.
Let me show you where you'll be staying.
Why is your hand on me, brother?
You're not my brother.
I'm gonna be watching you.
Seth!
Gotta go.
Here you go.
Thank you.
[Seth sighing]
Well, I can get that.
Oh, I can do your dirties.
Please, that's all right.
You've done enough for me.
And I'm used to doing
my own things anyway.
Something's bothering me,
so I thought
I'd bring it up with you now.
Mother always said,
"The unspoken still speaks,
but in ugly ways."
You lied earlier.
It was very tiny, but it was still a lie.
You told Jebediah
that you didn't see him.
Sorry.
I guess I just wanted to annoy him
for the way he treated me at the meeting
and the way that
he looked at me out there.
He's in a position that
could cause you real trouble.
Just be careful.
- Of course.
It won't happen again,
even if it is just to annoy Jebediah.
Thank you.
- Here you go.
Thank you.
[door clicks closed]
[door closes]
[footsteps approaching]
I just wanted to say good night.
- Good night, Mother.
[Anna sighs]
Mother, I like looking out
at the stars to fall asleep.
Now that we have a guest,
a male guest, staying at our property,
you need to be a little more discreet.
Okay?
- Yes, Mother.
The last thing either of us needs
is some drama between Jebediah and Seth.
[tense music]
[machine whirring]
Hey.
You need any help?
I've got it.
You know, I feel like I need
to contribute around here.
At least earn my keep.
You don't need to do that.
But you could stay.
Keep me company.
You wanna go for a walk?
Show me around?
Sure.
[Seth] What do you like to do
when you're not doing chores?
Sew, talk with my friends.
Go to the farmer's market.
Off that, the other day,
at the farmer's market,
I saw you ball a fist.
You ever thrown a punch?
No. [chuckles]
Wanna learn how?
Yeah.
All right, so what you wanna
do is get a good base,
put your hands up, ball a fist,
keep the wrist strong, all right?
Okay. So, let me
see you throw a punch.
Uh...
- Come on.
That was nice.
- Okay.
One more time.
That was pretty good.
Now, what you wanna do
is punch through it,
not to it, okay?
So, turn the hips and through.
How do you mean?
[Seth] Just turn the hips
and extend the arm.
That was nice. Turn the hips.
There we go. That's good.
Okay.
- Try it again.
Ouch!
[Bethany laughs] Liar.
Where did you learn this?
I'd like to know that too.
My mom.
I don't know how it was
in your old community,
but here we live a life
of tolerance, non-violence.
I swear it, Mrs. Miller,
I never raised my hand
to another man or woman.
I always turn the other cheek.
Then why would you need
to ever throw a punch?
Well, we had the most stubbornest mule
in our community,
and the only way to get him
to work was a solid pop on the nose.
[laughing]
Time for lunch.
Will Seth be joining us?
- We'll give him a plate,
but it needs to be
just you and I at the table.
Sorry, Mrs. Miller.
I meant nothing by it.
It's okay. No harm done.
Come by later for your lunch.
Is there any reason
why Seth couldn't join us?
He's our guest.
We wouldn't want anyone,
especially Jebediah,
getting the wrong idea.
Well, it's on him if he's getting jealous
when he shouldn't be.
He is courting you.
You should be sensitive to his feelings
and how you're being perceived.
Okay, so am I not even
supposed to talk to Seth now?
Of course you can speak with him.
Then what are you saying?
Bethany. Tone.
All I am saying
is that we need to establish some rules.
Like what?
Like, for starters...
you should never be with Seth alone.
Even if it's outside.
Eat your lunch.
Mother, look at that.
Not very welcoming.
They'll warm eventually.
Just give it time.
[Anna] Hey there.
Hey.
[dramatic music]
What are you doing?
Having lunch. We're not alone.
I don't think that's the best idea.
Powerful sermon today.
Yes.
Seems not everyone was listening
to the Parable of the Laborers.
"So the last will be first
and the first will be last."
Those humble and overlooked
will be honored in heaven
before those of arrogance and power.
I will sit with Seth.
But please go to the other table.
Will you walk home with Mother and I?
Of course.
I could, uh...
I could use a hand
chopping some firewood.
You know how to do that, don't you?
What good Amish doesn't?
Excellent. [chuckles]
Could you tell me whose land we'll be at,
so I can meet you there?
- Oh, you'll already be there.
Ready?
After you.
[Jebediah grunting]
[intense music]
[both grunting]
You quitting?
Not even close.
I could go all night.
[yelps]
Oh. I guess that's that?
No, I'm fine.
It's just... it's just a cramp.
Okay, that's a sign you've
both done enough for the day.
Some water. Here.
You have our gratitude.
Help me with dinner.
Need any help getting home?
No, I'm fine.
I was thinking of going
for a swim in the pond.
Doing some laps. Care to join?
Then again, cramps and
swimming aren't a good mix.
See you.
[dramatic music]
[Seth] "And when they were in the field",
"Cain stood up against his
brother Abel and killed him."
[Jebediah]
I'm not going to kill you.
I just wanted to talk.
Man-to-man.
Out here? Alone?
I know that you like her.
But I'm going to be the one to marry her.
Hmm.
She doesn't get a say in that?
You have no ties here, Seth.
You could go right now
and you would be nothing
but a fleeting memory of a guy
who showed up one time.
This is my home.
Is it?
And I'm making it my home too.
I can make life
very difficult for you, Seth.
You know that?
I know people in Smicksburg.
It'd be very easy for me
to find the real reason
why you're no longer part
of that community.
Making threats isn't
very Amish of you, brother.
It's one of the reasons
I left Smicksburg.
Men like you.
[sighs]
[tense music]
[insects chirping]
[branch cracking]
Hello? Someone there?
[dramatic music]
Who is that?
No, no, no, no, no, no!
[Jebediah groaning]
I didn't come here to talk man-to-man.
I just came here to kill you.
[both sobbing]
What's going on?
[Anna gasping]
Oh, something's happened.
[sobbing]
Oh, Jebediah is dead.
What?
[sobbing]
An accident in his barn.
That's awful.
Let me know if I can help.
["Nearer My God To Thee" playing]
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nearer to thee
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nearer to
Thee
[crickets chirping]
[knocking on window]
[somber music]
What are you doing?
I wanted to see you.
Make sure you're doing okay.
Did I wake you?
No, I couldn't sleep.
- Me neither.
I might take a walk
and get my mind off
all the grieving and stuff.
Where are you gonna go?
A secret place.
Last time I went, it was really fun.
Put me in a good mood.
Wanna go?
Seth.
No pressure.
If you change your mind though,
meet me in the clearing.
[crickets chirping]
I'm so glad you came.
Me too.
So...
where's this secret little spot of yours?
Who said anything about it being little?
Come on.
Um...
this is where you wanted to bring me?
I thought you might like to experience
how the English live.
We're going inside?
This isn't our home.
- No.
We're just gonna look around.
We're not gonna steal anything.
Besides, nobody's home.
Consider it a vacation.
People in your community,
the boys, they get an entire month.
You can have a couple of hours.
You're not gonna hurt anyone.
Let me see your hairpin.
What for?
Will you just trust me?
[door opens]
Come on.
[intriguing music]
If we're gonna pretend to be English...
at least let your hair down.
[tense music]
[glass clinking]
Want a beer?
I thought you said we
weren't gonna take anything.
I know. I was just kidding.
Come on, let's check out
the rest of the house.
Seth?
[knocking on door]
- Seth!
[chuckles]
You have got to try this.
Come on, lay down.
I promise you, I will stay on
this side of the bed.
There's plenty of room for two.
Um...
This is what I imagine laying
on a cloud would feel like.
[both chuckling]
Thank you for this.
You're welcome.
I hope to be here
and thank you a lot more.
I wanna keep surprising you.
I think life should be
just full of surprises.
I can't wait to tell my mom about us.
Wait, you can't.
I don't keep anything from her.
Bethany, she won't understand.
All right?
You gotta keep this between you and I.
It's our little secret.
Okay.
Um...
Sorry.
- It's okay.
[garage door rattling]
We gotta go.
We gotta go. Get your stuff.
Seth! Oh, my bonnet.
- Go.
[intense music]
[both panting]
[knocking on door]
- [Anna] Bethany!
Bethany, it's getting late.
I know you're still struggling
from the loss,
but we can't just lay in bed all day.
I'm getting up.
[dramatic music]
[birds chirping]
Hi.
Think it's all right if I stay with you?
Please.
Mrs. Miller?
Yes, Mother?
Are you done with your chores?
Seth.
Would you like to join us
for dinner tonight?
Sure. I'd love to.
Is there any particular reason
for the invite?
Everything okay?
You shouldn't be eating alone
all the time.
It's not good for the soul.
- Yes, ma'am.
Thank you again, Mrs. Miller.
I really appreciate dinner,
along with everything else.
You're welcome, Seth.
I just hope you're not taking
advantage of the situation.
Mom?
If you feel as if
I'm not pulling my weight,
please, give me more to do.
[Anna] That's not what I'm talking about.
I'm talking about you and you.
Well, if you feel like
we haven't respected each other,
we have, and I've respected your home.
Is that why you're sneaking
out into the woods together?
The mud I found on your dress
matches the mud on Seth's shoes.
Bethany can speak for herself.
As you know, I love the woods.
And if Bethany happens
to also love the woods,
then something we have in common.
[tense music]
I'm sorry, I can't lie to her.
We were in the woods together.
[Anna] And what were you doing
in the woods together?
We just walked and we talked.
That's it, just talked.
We won't do it again.
That'll have to be proven.
That's the thing about trust.
It's built over time, but in an instant,
it can come crashing down,
slow to be built once again.
Seth, I think it's best
you go back to your room.
[Seth] Thank you again,
Mrs. Miller.
[Anna]
You directly disobeyed me.
[Bethany] I just wanted
to spend time with him.
And you told me that we couldn't do it
where people could see us.
And you think sneaking around
was the better choice?
What if someone had seen you?
And so soon after Jebediah's death?
We were careful.
[Anna] That doesn't make this any better.
You've left me no choice.
Tomorrow, I'm going to inquire
about a new place for Seth to live.
[Bethany] No!
[Anna] Because he can
no longer live here.
[Bethany gasps]
[somber music]
[eerie music]
[Anna] Bethany.
- Mm-hmm.
Tomorrow I want you
to come to town with me.
I have my chores.
- You'll have time to do them.
I think it's time for you
to get a new dress.
You just don't want me here alone.
With him.
Two things can be true.
You do need a new dress,
and I don't want you
to be alone with him.
What are you doing?
It's time for me to go.
Just because of my mother?
Is that why you're leaving?
Your mother loves you, Bethany.
She just wants what's best for you.
I could just...
- Just what?
You gonna hit her?
Do something worse?
Make it simpler.
Come with me.
What? No.
I couldn't.
[Seth] Why not?
I've shown you
enough of the English world.
Let's go explore together, you and I.
I'll escort you
on your very own Rumspringa.
I'd have to let Mother know.
You do that, you're just
gonna start another fight.
I mean, at least leave her a note.
She'll find us.
Send people looking for us.
You ever heard the expression,
it's better to ask
for forgiveness than permission?
It's now or never, Bethany.
I gotta get moving.
[ominous music]
[birds chirping]
Bethany, breakfast!
Bethany!
I wish you wouldn't ignore me
when I'm... calling you.
Bethany?
Bethany!
Bethany!
[panting]
"Meet me at the clearing."
[gasping]
We can go anywhere you like.
Just tell me where you
wanna go, and we'll do it.
No, I know exactly where I want to go.
I wanna go every place that my dad
visited on his Rumspringa.
[Detective Fisher] When was
the last time you saw her?
Last night.
And this morning, I went into her room,
and she had stuffed
a pillow under the sheets.
How old's your daughter?
Nineteen.
And had you two been fighting?
No, not really.
But she has started
acting different ever since
this new boy started
living on our property.
So they could've run off together.
Or he could've took her.
Were there any signs that
something bad had happened?
Signs that your daughter
was hurt, like blood?
Oh, goodness, no.
No, just all his stuff was gone,
like he had cleared out.
I know this can be upsetting.
Here's my card.
If you come across any signs
that she was taken
against her will, call me.
But right now,
there's not much I can do.
She's an adult.
She has a right to leave home.
You're just gonna have
to wait to hear from her.
[indistinct chatter]
[sobbing]
Ma'am?
Are you okay?
Do you need any help?
I'm fine. I'm fine.
Okay, come with me, please.
This is him.
Let me call you back.
Are you sure it's the same man?
He doesn't look like this now.
He's clean-shaven, thinner in the face.
He told us he was Amish.
But he lied to us.
Give me a minute.
Oh, thank you, Lord.
I'm... I'm sorry.
This isn't your guy.
How can you be so sure?
This man is dead.
That can't be.
It says so right here.
He died in a fire.
This looks like him.
Do you have a photo of him
that I can see?
No one has a camera.
Well, I'm afraid
there's nothing I can do.
May I take this with me
in case my daughter comes back?
Yeah. You can.
[Bethany sniffles]
[birds chirping]
Are you crying?
Come on, don't cry.
You're gonna make me cry.
It's just so beautiful.
I wish my mom could see this.
Not just on a postcard.
[Anna] The girl's name is Tess Harrison.
She died about a year ago.
I'm looking for
any information about her.
[woman] Wanted for murder...
Okay.
There's a website.
Justice for Tess.
Is there more?
Uh...
Oh, there's a place where
you can leave a message.
Yes, please.
- Yeah.
Thank you, thank you so much.
Yeah, this is the most excitement
I've had all day, so...
Um... what do you wanna say?
[laughs] Hey, bro.
Look at this.
I didn't know we had
your type around these parts.
My type?
- [chuckles] Yeah.
You're, uh...
You're Amish, right?
Yes.
- Ain't you a little, uh...
off the reservation?
I don't live on a reservation.
It's a figure of speech, gorgeous.
Why don't you step away from her?
Oh, yeah?
Your type don't believe
in violence, so, uh,
what are you gonna do about it, hmm?
[chuckles]
[Bethany screams]
[man grunting]
[groaning]
Oh, please!
If you try anything like that again...
I'll kill you!
Come on, Seth, let's go.
What happened, man?
I can't believe you just hit that guy.
Listen, people around here,
they're not like us.
They're gonna try to take
advantage of you, Bethany.
You gotta fight for yourself, all right?
I'm not gonna let anything happen to you.
Because if there's
one thing in this world
worth fighting for, it's you.
Okay?
And that's when I came into the house,
and I found her there on the floor.
And... [sighs, sniffles]
in my mind...
I thought I could save her.
But in my heart, I knew she was gone.
And the police turned around.
They botched everything else.
And I knew he didn't die in that fire.
He's too much of a cockroach
to die that easily.
And the police, they didn't have any DNA
or dental records
to check against the body.
And he knew that.
By dying, he gave them a convenient way
to sweep it under the rug.
I... I can't imagine your pain.
Well, uh...
it seems that we both
really need to find this man.
Yes.
Where would they go?
I don't know.
Where would Seth...
Jack...
Take Tess?
Well, when they first started dating,
he was so loving towards her.
It was all about her
and where she wanted to go.
So the question isn't
where Jack would take her.
It's where would your daughter take him?
Where would she wanna go?
[Anna] All the places her dad
went on his Rumspringa.
It's all she ever talks about.
You look amazing.
[Bethany] I do?
- Absolutely.
Now we don't have to worry about
being harassed for being Amish.
We can finally walk around carefree.
Feels nice, doesn't it?
Yeah.
We need to start somewhere new.
I know a place.
[Bethany] Where is it?
[Seth] You'll see.
[pensive music]
[Bethany] Who lives here?
Come on.
All right. Come here.
Uh, hey, do you have a hairpin?
Oh, yeah.
[door creaking]
[unsettling music]
What do you think you're doing?
Whoa, Mom, it's me.
It's me.
Oh, baby. Sweetie.
I knew in my gut you were okay.
Who's this?
Ma, this is Bethany.
And, uh...
[chuckles nervously]
Well, we're in love.
Of all the stupid things to go and do.
It's not your fault, honey.
I'm sure you're sweet as pie.
It's my son here
that I'm disappointed in.
Well, uh, if you don't
approve, Mom, we can go.
All right, quit being so dramatic.
Look at the two of you.
You're much too skinny.
I got to put some meat on those bones.
Plus, there's too much to do around here.
This whole house has been
falling apart since you left.
[sighs] Now, I'm no traditionalist,
but I know how you kids can get.
You put her in the guest room,
and you take your old room.
Okay.
Well, I'm gonna go heat you up some stew.
You can get settled.
Maybe it's wishful thinking
that this is where they'd go.
It's okay.
Let's... let's just see
if we can find anybody
who's seen a couple of Amish kids.
Yeah, man, so... I don't know.
There's more of ya?
Y'all are spawning like gnats.
Have you seen
an Amish couple around here?
Yeah.
The guy jumped me yesterday.
Sucker-punched me, really.
I thought you Amish were
supposed to be nonviolent.
Is this him?
Yeah, it looks like the dude.
Wait, you're telling me
that Amish guy is a killer?
Like, a real killer?
Are they here?
- No.
We haven't seen them since
the little scuffle yesterday.
I need you to call the police,
file an assault charge,
and tell them this guy jumped you.
I'm not gonna do that, lady.
- The police think he's dead.
He's taken her daughter,
and he's killed mine.
And you're not gonna do anything?
I'm sorry, but talking
to the police ain't my thing.
If you're scared of him,
you have no idea what I'm
willing to do to bring justice
for my little girl.
- Jenny...
Maybe I'll come after you too.
Come on, let's go, man.
[Seth]
I was worried someone might
still be watching the house.
Well, about a week
after you got declared dead,
they came pulling up,
and then they went home.
You convinced them good
with that guy in the shack.
Almost convinced me.
Who was that?
Just some nobody
trying to stay hidden like me.
So where'd you find the girl?
What in the hell is this?
Uh... she's Amish, Mom.
What?
- That's where she comes from.
[Norma] This is rich.
You're not Amish?
Neither of you.
Have you ever been?
Nope. I can't say
we've ever been Amish.
We were snake handlers for
a time, but that's about it.
If you're worried whether
he was raised to fear God,
I took care of that part just fine.
I'd like to leave.
- Beth, wait.
Now, please.
- Please, hang on a sec.
Is this a lover's quarrel?
The first of many, I assume?
Look, you don't have to wear
this stuff anymore, all right?
You're free of that place.
I never said I wanted to be free of it.
All you could talk about
was the outside world,
and I've shown that to you.
Well, not completely free of it.
Listen, when we met, at that moment,
if I was just some regular guy,
you wouldn't have spoken to me.
It gave us a chance
to discover something.
And please, please forgive me.
It was... it was a lie,
but it might give us
something really special.
I don't know.
It's getting late.
All right?
Just sleep on it, okay?
And in the morning,
if you still wanna go back,
I will deliver you to your mom.
[Seth sighs]
You really do love her, don't you?
I was just looking for
a place to hide out.
Somewhere with no
social media, no cameras.
You know, nothing like that
in those communities.
And then...
I met her.
So yeah, Mom, I...
I love her.
God help us.
You've been kind of quiet
since we left the campground.
Just reflecting.
You do that a lot?
You threatened that man.
I did.
Did you mean it?
No.
I didn't even get his name.
I'm just tired of running into walls.
I've... I've been
at this for a year,
trying to get information
from witnesses, police,
even so-called friends.
And if it's one thing
I've learned, it's that...
people aren't gonna do anything
out of the goodness of their hearts.
[crickets chirping]
[ominous music]
[Norma] You need a key, honey.
Um...
You said you were
gonna give it the night.
I just wanted some air.
I never took your kind to be liars.
No, I...
I wouldn't double down
on the lying right now.
You're in enough trouble.
[Seth] Come on.
- Ow!
He's taking you to where
everyone in this family
goes to repent.
I thought you loved me.
I do.
Why do you think I'm doing this, huh?
Why do you think I didn't discard you
just like the others?
Others?
From the moment we met, you saw me.
You liked me.
And it wasn't just because
you thought I was Amish.
Please, don't try to escape again.
You're just gonna make things worse.
Don't put me in a position
to ruin your life.
You made me kill Jebediah.
What?
You killed him?
Why would you do that?
Well, that's what you do
when you love somebody.
[sobbing]
You'd do anything for the other person
so you could be with that person.
And I'd have to tell everybody
back at the community
what you did if you tried
to run back to them.
It's time for some reflection.
No, Seth!
Please don't leave me!
Please don't leave me!
Please don't leave me, please!
No, please!
Please!
[unsettling music]
Good morning.
[groans] How'd you sleep?
I brought you
a perfectly balanced breakfast
to get your energy levels up.
What's going on?
You're not feeling well, huh?
Well, that's no way to react to me.
Don't you ever shy away from my touch.
[sighs] Hey, sit up.
[whistles] Come on, sit up.
Listen, you know
this is temporary, right?
All you have to do is repent.
I'm sorry about last night.
I just... I panicked
in the new house,
new surroundings.
Finally.
It's the first honest thing you've said
since I brought you home to meet Mom.
And I would like to see my mother.
By abandoning me?
No, I'll come back. I swear.
[Seth] You're lying.
I'm not.
When you told your mother you followed me
into the forest...
you were picking your nails
just like you're doing now.
[sobbing]
What are you gonna do to me?
Hey, hey, hey.
I'm just gonna love you.
That hasn't changed.
Now eat your breakfast.
[footsteps departing]
[background chatter]
I checked with security at the trail.
They haven't seen them.
Yeah, I haven't had
much luck here either.
People around here don't
seem to wanna talk much.
I'm sorry.
I wish the world worked the way
you think it does, but it just doesn't.
But we don't let that stop us.
No matter what it may do to us,
no matter how it may change us,
we don't quit.
We keep going for our daughters.
You know, that night
that Tess was killed,
I was in my car,
I got a sharp pain in my gut.
And that's what caused me
to turn around and head home.
Yes. That was God.
He was giving you a sign to be with her.
All I was trying to say is that
if you haven't gotten that feeling,
then... then there's hope.
A mother is always
connected to her child.
If only Jack's mother was still alive.
She is.
Do you know where she lives?
No.
But I bet my attorney
could find her address.
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, babe.
What's this?
You haven't touched your lunch?
Do you understand what a waste this is?
I don't want anything from you
until you let me see my mother.
I was trying to be nice to you
by bringing you some fresh clothes
and water so you can clean yourself up.
I never got this.
This is repentance. All right?
Ma has rules in this house,
and you don't wanna know
what happens if
you don't follow the rules.
I don't want these clothes
or anything else.
[footsteps departing]
[sighs]
She's still not acting right?
Might be time for a lashing or two.
No.
I know you want her untouched
by the leather.
You have a good, kind heart.
Think of this as a rite of passage.
This is what our family does.
It's what we've always done
to become one.
She'll get better, Mom,
by being down there,
all right? Just...
Just like I did.
[intense music]
[Anna] It doesn't look
like anyone's here.
[Jenny] Someone's home.
I can feel it.
[Seth] It's Bethany's mom.
And Tess's.
See? People are gonna
start coming around
sooner than we thought.
You need to get down to the basement
and keep that girl quiet.
You tell her I hear one peep out of her,
I'll kill them.
What do I owe this pleasure?
We're here to talk about Jack.
He's dead.
He's alive.
It's not funny.
Hey, we've got to be quiet.
- Someone's here?
I saw him. I've spoken to him.
Even allowed him to stay on my property.
What are you supposed to be?
Just a mother who wants
to find her daughter.
And your Jack's not dead.
And he's taken her daughter.
That's a lie.
[metal clattering]
[Norma] Hey.
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
Get your sweet little butt back here.
I didn't give no permission for you to be
wandering around my property.
I don't know what kind of game this is.
Or if you're just trying to mess with me.
But you should get in your car and go.
If we ask nicely,
is there's only a chance
you'd let us look around.
For what?
To see if you've had any guests lately.
Oh, so you can plant some evidence?
I just wanna help this woman
find her daughter.
I'm sorry. I can't help you.
Okay.
Let's go.
[Anna] I think I heard
something in the house.
I don't think she was alone.
Then we have to go back.
Let's call the police.
And tell them what?
That we heard a noise?
They're just gonna say they need more.
Just like that detective did with you.
Just like he did with me with Tess.
Trust me, they're not gonna
do anything until he's ripped
your daughter's life away from you.
[Seth] Hey, they gone?
But they'll be back.
Could be tomorrow.
Could be a week.
Could be a month.
First things first, dear.
We've got to move your girl.
Why are we stopping here?
What... what are you doing
with that?
It's just for protection.
Jenny?
What are you doing?
[trunk beeps]
Jenny?
You can't seriously be
considering using that.
This will not solve anything.
If you have a problem
with what I'm about to do,
don't come with me.
You're being selfish.
Excuse me?
Selfish?
Because this is no longer
about your daughter or mine.
This is about you and what you want.
Because I am the only one here.
Because Tess is gone.
And I'm never getting her back.
I know.
That night, he didn't just
steal Tess away from me.
He took away every future moment
we would've had together.
Movies I can't watch with her.
Songs I can't sing with her.
Because the memories,
they are just too much.
Maybe the answer isn't turning
away from those things.
I want this to be over.
I wanna stop being so angry
at everyone and everything.
And I just want her back.
Maybe, just maybe,
this isn't about what you want.
Or what I want.
But what would Tess want?
[engine turning over]
Jenny?
Jenny!
We need to get moving.
So please don't make this difficult.
Where are you taking me?
A place where we can be
completely alone for a while.
Now...
are you gonna make this tough on me?
I won't fight if you just tell me where.
Just a little old cabin, outside of town.
Is it because of the people
who came by earlier?
We need to move.
Oh, my bonnet!
[grunting]
[dramatic music]
Where do you think you're going?
[Bethany sobbing]
Ow!
Stop! Let her go!
Oh, so you can shoot me when I do?
Where's your friend?
Where's Jack?
He ran and left her with me.
Why would you protect him
when you know what he's done?
Because we would do
anything for our children.
I don't fault you for what
you had needed to do for Tess.
Don't fault me for
what I need to do for mine.
Just tell me where he is.
[Bethany grunts]
- He's right behind you.
- [Bethany] No!
[Jenny grunts]
Oh!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Yeah, you know, I'm getting really tired
of you saying that, Bethany.
You said you weren't
gonna make this difficult.
[muffled screaming]
This is for kicking me down the stairs.
[dramatic music]
[Seth grunting]
Take her phone.
What do you wanna do with her?
We don't give up on the ones we love, Ma.
You taught me that.
[sighs]
It's okay.
When all this is over,
we can finally be together.
Okay?
The Amish woman might be with the car.
Drive down the road
and see if you can find her.
I'm gonna head to the shed.
Get some rope to tie up their feet.
[eerie music]
[birds chirping]
[Norma] What the...
Who's out there?
[door rattling]
Let me out!
[Anna gasps]
Oh! Oh, Bethany,
what has he done?
Oh, good, you're here.
[Jenny] Where's Norma?
Oh, I locked her in the shed.
Where's your gun?
[Jenny] I don't know!
Oh, God, come on.
We can surprise him,
and then we'll end this here.
[Seth]
Sounds like a good plan.
Seth, please,
as her mother, I'm begging you,
just let me take her home.
This is her home now.
You can stay with us
as long as you'd like.
You opened up your home to me,
so I'll open it up to you.
After all, we all are planning on
expanding the family very soon.
You can't be considering this.
The paths of God are not for us to see.
What about Jenny?
Her path's set.
Seth, hey, let's go.
Let's just leave.
You and me, together, like you wanted.
Yeah? Let's go.
[Jenny & Anna gasping]
[grunts] God.
You still haven't learned your lesson?
[Seth groans]
But you will.
Why don't you put that thing down?
You don't know how to use it.
But you were ready to use it.
I just... I have to pull this.
No, Bethany, don't.
This is not our way.
[Seth] Listen to your mother, Bethany.
Killing is a sin.
[Jenny] He's full of crap.
It's just another one of his tricks.
Just shoot him!
No, he's unarmed.
We can tie him up
and call the authorities.
Bethany, all life has the chance
of redemption in the eyes of God.
You will be stealing his
chance at eternal salvation.
I will get the rope.
I will tie him up.
And you only pull the trigger
if he moves.
No, no, no.
[gunshot]
[gunshot]
[gasping]
Ma?
Mama?
Mama?
Mama!
[Seth sobbing] Mom.
No!
You did this!
- No.
You made me kill her!
You did it!
Now you're gonna pay!
I'm gonna kill all of you!
[thud]
[Seth grunts]
[gasps]
[Bethany crying]
[Anna] No, don't.
I don't think either one of you
wanna see what I have to do next.
Jenny, he's helpless.
Please just leave.
He just killed his mother.
He is gonna have to live with
the pain of that every day.
He will have to come
to terms with what he did.
Isn't that a greater punishment
for what he has done?
The night he took her from you,
you said you could feel her
when it happened.
Can you feel her now?
What would Tess want you to do?
[Jenny sobbing]
[gun thuds]
[crickets chirping]
[Officer 1] All right, come
on, let's go, in the car.
[Officer 2] Let's go.
[Officer 1] We've got everything we need.
Thanks.
- Thank you.
[sobs]
[tranquil music]
[Anna] Here we go.
- [Jenny] Hmm.
Bethany, will you say grace?
Yes.
We thank thee, Lord,
for the food that we are about
to receive and for
a new friend to share it with.
We ask that you continue to embrace
Tess and Jebediah
as they reside in heaven.
We thank thee for thy boundless grace,
thy unconditional love,
and for the forgiveness of our sins.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
[all chuckle]
Here you go.
Yeah, everything's from our garden.
And Bethany made the potatoes.
Don't know what's waiting,
I don't know what I'll find
I only know I'm ready
To leave
this place behind
There's a whole world
out there somewhere
And I wanna see it all
The city and the ocean
Every place
beyond these walls
Maybe I'm too young to know
what I'm walking into
But if the world
is calling me
I have to go
[unsettling music]
[crickets chirping]
- [Jenny] Send text to Tess.
[cell phone chimes]
Everything okay?
Did something happen?
[cell phone chimes]
[crickets chirping]
[dramatic music]
Send text to Tess.
[cell phone chimes]
Don't be. Been through a lot.
I can come home.
Oh. [grunting]
Send text to Tess.
[cell phone chimes]
Hey, honey.
I decided to come home.
We can watch a movie, pop some popcorn.
See you soon.
[gasps]
Oh. [sobs] Tess. Tess.
Oh, my God.
[somber music]
[dramatic music]
Okay.
I am almost ready, but we should hurry.
Okay, well, I'm ready if you are.
[Bethany gasps]
Oh. Jebediah!
What are you doing here?
- I'm so sorry, Mrs. Miller.
I caught a glimpse of Bethany
when I was coming up the road.
I... I knocked,
but no one answered.
I just wanted to make sure
everyone was okay.
Yes, we're fine.
You might help her pick those up?
Of course. [sighs]
[Anna] Well, it's nice to see you.
Isn't it, Bethany?
- Mm-hmm.
So you're back from your Rumspringa?
Yes, ma'am.
Thought you'd be gone longer.
[Anna] Your father and mother
must be excited
for your return.
Uh, yes, they are.
They think it's time I find someone
and start my family.
[unsettling music]
Oh, what happened there?
Oh, I, um...
Yeah, I... I cut myself
working on my cart.
Yeah. [chuckles]
Jagged edge got me.
You two should go sit on the porch.
I thought we had to get
to the farmer's market.
Well, you can spare a few minutes.
He made the effort to come see you.
You must have a lot of catching up.
Yeah. Let's go.
So, how was it?
Your Rumspringa?
It was fine.
[scoffs] Come on.
You must have some stories.
No, I don't. [sighs]
You must have gotten into some trouble.
No, I didn't.
I'm sorry. I...
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm just curious...
since I'm never going to experience one.
There's nothing really to say.
It's not our world.
It just...
constantly tests you
on what's right and wrong.
It just wasn't for me.
[haunting music]
He'll make a great husband.
Give you a good life.
Lots of children.
[Bethany] I know.
- [Anna] Then show it.
He has always liked you.
There aren't many others near your age.
After him, you'd have
to wait for a widower.
[heartfelt music]
[inaudible chatter]
Do you mind if I wander around a bit?
Sure. Oh, Bethany.
Take some samples
and try to get people over to our table.
[indistinct chatter]
[laughter]
It's so cute. I love it.
[unsettling music]
Oh!
- Oh. Apologies.
[chuckles] Hi.
Hi.
May I try one?
- Yeah, of course.
- This is amazing.
[Bethany chuckles]
You made this?
- Yes.
Well, my mother and I did.
We grow the berries ourselves.
Reminds me of the jam
my mother used to make.
Are you selling it?
- Over there.
So, where are you from?
[Seth] Pennsylvania.
So, do you...
You have family here?
No.
My family is from Smicksburg.
If you don't have family here,
what are you doing here?
[Jebediah] Yes, friend.
What are you doing here?
Visiting.
I came to stop by your community
when I came across...
Bethany.
I'm Seth.
Recently lost my family.
So, looking for a fresh start.
Hmm.
So, you seek out comfort...
in strangers?
I don't consider
any fellow Amish strangers.
I consider us all family.
Don't you?
[Jebediah]
And we would happily welcome
any Amish brethren with open arms.
Wait, you guys are so cute
in your little outfits.
Are you guys really Amish
or is this some sort of cosplay thing?
[Seth] No,
we're... we're Amish.
[laughs] Okay, I need a picture then.
[Seth] No.
- Smile.
[Seth] Thank you.
But it's just for my Insta.
Well, we prefer
not to have our picture taken.
Do you know how pathetic that is?
How pathetic you guys really look?
Pathetic is seeking validation
through a soulless gadget.
And your Insta.
Whatever that is.
Yeah? Well, screw you!
Enjoy the rest of your day.
That was amazing.
- I've dealt with worse.
Hmm.
Seth, let me, uh...
Let me introduce you around.
Is that all right?
- That'd be great.
[joyful music]
[crickets chirping]
[heartfelt music]
Good night, Bethany.
Good night, Mom.
Mom?
Yeah?
When did you know that you loved Dad
and that you wanted to marry him?
[Anna chuckles]
We grew up together,
so I don't remember ever not loving him.
So, you could say
that you loved him
from the moment you met.
That you just knew.
I guess so.
But the strongest foundation
for any relationship
is one of trust.
And that can only be developed over time.
Okay.
Have a good night.
- Good night, Mom.
[melancholy music]
[branch cracking]
Hello? Who's there?
[unsettling music]
Sorry.
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.
[Anna] You must be Seth.
My daughter spoke of you.
Uh, you're the one
who makes that excellent jam.
[chuckles] Thank you.
Is there something I can help you with?
Well, you see,
I got up early this morning
to enjoy the countryside, and I...
I think I enjoyed it a little too much.
[Anna chuckles]
You're lost.
Yes, ma'am.
I can walk you back to town.
Oh, that'd be great.
Thank you.
I'm supposed to meet
with the elders this morning.
See if I can stay and work,
make myself useful.
I really like it here.
[Anna] I know Elder Emmanuel very well.
I can speak with him.
[Seth] And that's what
brought me to this place.
And to seek acceptance
in this wonderful, wonderful community.
If this story is true
about some wayward Amish community,
I just hope none of
that trouble follows you here.
There will be no trouble.
Not from me or anyone
from my former community.
I just wanna live a God-fearing life.
Work hard.
Contribute where I can.
You can leave us.
If my husband was here with you,
I know what his position would be.
We need to open our arms
to this young man.
It's our way.
And the only trouble we'll have
is by not living in accordance
with what we practice.
By not living what you preach.
[door closes]
- [Seth] Thank you.
That was above and beyond.
They could see it as insolence,
so I may have hurt your cause
more than helped it.
[door creaks]
We need to speak with you.
No, no, no.
Not you.
You.
Oh.
[muffled chatter]
[door creaks]
[sighs]
[Anna sighs]
Yes. Awesome.
Sorry, I must have picked
that up during Rumspringa.
I take it the decision wasn't unanimous?
If that's what was required,
no decision would ever be made.
But because of my speech,
the council has made a request of me.
That it's my home
that is opened for you to live and stay.
Really? Are you sure
you're okay with this?
I wouldn't be a woman of God,
or of my word, if I wasn't.
We have a backhouse
that's perfectly suitable.
Let me show you the way.
[insects chirping]
[hushed chatter]
I can't even imagine what
you've seen on your travels.
There's Mother.
Ah, here we are.
[Seth] Odd that he came
directly here, no?
[Anna] Oh, he'll be around.
He's courting her.
What are you two talking about?
[Seth] Oh, I was just
telling your mother about
all the wonderful places
I've been to on Rumspringa.
Jebediah, you're here.
You saw me.
[tense music]
Uh, Bethany, can you gather
fresh linens for Seth?
We need to make up the backhouse for him.
Of course.
Jebediah, we need to get Seth settled,
so if you don't mind,
I'm sure Bethany would be fine
seeing you tomorrow.
Let me show you where you'll be staying.
Why is your hand on me, brother?
You're not my brother.
I'm gonna be watching you.
Seth!
Gotta go.
Here you go.
Thank you.
[Seth sighing]
Well, I can get that.
Oh, I can do your dirties.
Please, that's all right.
You've done enough for me.
And I'm used to doing
my own things anyway.
Something's bothering me,
so I thought
I'd bring it up with you now.
Mother always said,
"The unspoken still speaks,
but in ugly ways."
You lied earlier.
It was very tiny, but it was still a lie.
You told Jebediah
that you didn't see him.
Sorry.
I guess I just wanted to annoy him
for the way he treated me at the meeting
and the way that
he looked at me out there.
He's in a position that
could cause you real trouble.
Just be careful.
- Of course.
It won't happen again,
even if it is just to annoy Jebediah.
Thank you.
- Here you go.
Thank you.
[door clicks closed]
[door closes]
[footsteps approaching]
I just wanted to say good night.
- Good night, Mother.
[Anna sighs]
Mother, I like looking out
at the stars to fall asleep.
Now that we have a guest,
a male guest, staying at our property,
you need to be a little more discreet.
Okay?
- Yes, Mother.
The last thing either of us needs
is some drama between Jebediah and Seth.
[tense music]
[machine whirring]
Hey.
You need any help?
I've got it.
You know, I feel like I need
to contribute around here.
At least earn my keep.
You don't need to do that.
But you could stay.
Keep me company.
You wanna go for a walk?
Show me around?
Sure.
[Seth] What do you like to do
when you're not doing chores?
Sew, talk with my friends.
Go to the farmer's market.
Off that, the other day,
at the farmer's market,
I saw you ball a fist.
You ever thrown a punch?
No. [chuckles]
Wanna learn how?
Yeah.
All right, so what you wanna
do is get a good base,
put your hands up, ball a fist,
keep the wrist strong, all right?
Okay. So, let me
see you throw a punch.
Uh...
- Come on.
That was nice.
- Okay.
One more time.
That was pretty good.
Now, what you wanna do
is punch through it,
not to it, okay?
So, turn the hips and through.
How do you mean?
[Seth] Just turn the hips
and extend the arm.
That was nice. Turn the hips.
There we go. That's good.
Okay.
- Try it again.
Ouch!
[Bethany laughs] Liar.
Where did you learn this?
I'd like to know that too.
My mom.
I don't know how it was
in your old community,
but here we live a life
of tolerance, non-violence.
I swear it, Mrs. Miller,
I never raised my hand
to another man or woman.
I always turn the other cheek.
Then why would you need
to ever throw a punch?
Well, we had the most stubbornest mule
in our community,
and the only way to get him
to work was a solid pop on the nose.
[laughing]
Time for lunch.
Will Seth be joining us?
- We'll give him a plate,
but it needs to be
just you and I at the table.
Sorry, Mrs. Miller.
I meant nothing by it.
It's okay. No harm done.
Come by later for your lunch.
Is there any reason
why Seth couldn't join us?
He's our guest.
We wouldn't want anyone,
especially Jebediah,
getting the wrong idea.
Well, it's on him if he's getting jealous
when he shouldn't be.
He is courting you.
You should be sensitive to his feelings
and how you're being perceived.
Okay, so am I not even
supposed to talk to Seth now?
Of course you can speak with him.
Then what are you saying?
Bethany. Tone.
All I am saying
is that we need to establish some rules.
Like what?
Like, for starters...
you should never be with Seth alone.
Even if it's outside.
Eat your lunch.
Mother, look at that.
Not very welcoming.
They'll warm eventually.
Just give it time.
[Anna] Hey there.
Hey.
[dramatic music]
What are you doing?
Having lunch. We're not alone.
I don't think that's the best idea.
Powerful sermon today.
Yes.
Seems not everyone was listening
to the Parable of the Laborers.
"So the last will be first
and the first will be last."
Those humble and overlooked
will be honored in heaven
before those of arrogance and power.
I will sit with Seth.
But please go to the other table.
Will you walk home with Mother and I?
Of course.
I could, uh...
I could use a hand
chopping some firewood.
You know how to do that, don't you?
What good Amish doesn't?
Excellent. [chuckles]
Could you tell me whose land we'll be at,
so I can meet you there?
- Oh, you'll already be there.
Ready?
After you.
[Jebediah grunting]
[intense music]
[both grunting]
You quitting?
Not even close.
I could go all night.
[yelps]
Oh. I guess that's that?
No, I'm fine.
It's just... it's just a cramp.
Okay, that's a sign you've
both done enough for the day.
Some water. Here.
You have our gratitude.
Help me with dinner.
Need any help getting home?
No, I'm fine.
I was thinking of going
for a swim in the pond.
Doing some laps. Care to join?
Then again, cramps and
swimming aren't a good mix.
See you.
[dramatic music]
[Seth] "And when they were in the field",
"Cain stood up against his
brother Abel and killed him."
[Jebediah]
I'm not going to kill you.
I just wanted to talk.
Man-to-man.
Out here? Alone?
I know that you like her.
But I'm going to be the one to marry her.
Hmm.
She doesn't get a say in that?
You have no ties here, Seth.
You could go right now
and you would be nothing
but a fleeting memory of a guy
who showed up one time.
This is my home.
Is it?
And I'm making it my home too.
I can make life
very difficult for you, Seth.
You know that?
I know people in Smicksburg.
It'd be very easy for me
to find the real reason
why you're no longer part
of that community.
Making threats isn't
very Amish of you, brother.
It's one of the reasons
I left Smicksburg.
Men like you.
[sighs]
[tense music]
[insects chirping]
[branch cracking]
Hello? Someone there?
[dramatic music]
Who is that?
No, no, no, no, no, no!
[Jebediah groaning]
I didn't come here to talk man-to-man.
I just came here to kill you.
[both sobbing]
What's going on?
[Anna gasping]
Oh, something's happened.
[sobbing]
Oh, Jebediah is dead.
What?
[sobbing]
An accident in his barn.
That's awful.
Let me know if I can help.
["Nearer My God To Thee" playing]
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nearer to thee
Nearer, my God, to thee
Nearer to
Thee
[crickets chirping]
[knocking on window]
[somber music]
What are you doing?
I wanted to see you.
Make sure you're doing okay.
Did I wake you?
No, I couldn't sleep.
- Me neither.
I might take a walk
and get my mind off
all the grieving and stuff.
Where are you gonna go?
A secret place.
Last time I went, it was really fun.
Put me in a good mood.
Wanna go?
Seth.
No pressure.
If you change your mind though,
meet me in the clearing.
[crickets chirping]
I'm so glad you came.
Me too.
So...
where's this secret little spot of yours?
Who said anything about it being little?
Come on.
Um...
this is where you wanted to bring me?
I thought you might like to experience
how the English live.
We're going inside?
This isn't our home.
- No.
We're just gonna look around.
We're not gonna steal anything.
Besides, nobody's home.
Consider it a vacation.
People in your community,
the boys, they get an entire month.
You can have a couple of hours.
You're not gonna hurt anyone.
Let me see your hairpin.
What for?
Will you just trust me?
[door opens]
Come on.
[intriguing music]
If we're gonna pretend to be English...
at least let your hair down.
[tense music]
[glass clinking]
Want a beer?
I thought you said we
weren't gonna take anything.
I know. I was just kidding.
Come on, let's check out
the rest of the house.
Seth?
[knocking on door]
- Seth!
[chuckles]
You have got to try this.
Come on, lay down.
I promise you, I will stay on
this side of the bed.
There's plenty of room for two.
Um...
This is what I imagine laying
on a cloud would feel like.
[both chuckling]
Thank you for this.
You're welcome.
I hope to be here
and thank you a lot more.
I wanna keep surprising you.
I think life should be
just full of surprises.
I can't wait to tell my mom about us.
Wait, you can't.
I don't keep anything from her.
Bethany, she won't understand.
All right?
You gotta keep this between you and I.
It's our little secret.
Okay.
Um...
Sorry.
- It's okay.
[garage door rattling]
We gotta go.
We gotta go. Get your stuff.
Seth! Oh, my bonnet.
- Go.
[intense music]
[both panting]
[knocking on door]
- [Anna] Bethany!
Bethany, it's getting late.
I know you're still struggling
from the loss,
but we can't just lay in bed all day.
I'm getting up.
[dramatic music]
[birds chirping]
Hi.
Think it's all right if I stay with you?
Please.
Mrs. Miller?
Yes, Mother?
Are you done with your chores?
Seth.
Would you like to join us
for dinner tonight?
Sure. I'd love to.
Is there any particular reason
for the invite?
Everything okay?
You shouldn't be eating alone
all the time.
It's not good for the soul.
- Yes, ma'am.
Thank you again, Mrs. Miller.
I really appreciate dinner,
along with everything else.
You're welcome, Seth.
I just hope you're not taking
advantage of the situation.
Mom?
If you feel as if
I'm not pulling my weight,
please, give me more to do.
[Anna] That's not what I'm talking about.
I'm talking about you and you.
Well, if you feel like
we haven't respected each other,
we have, and I've respected your home.
Is that why you're sneaking
out into the woods together?
The mud I found on your dress
matches the mud on Seth's shoes.
Bethany can speak for herself.
As you know, I love the woods.
And if Bethany happens
to also love the woods,
then something we have in common.
[tense music]
I'm sorry, I can't lie to her.
We were in the woods together.
[Anna] And what were you doing
in the woods together?
We just walked and we talked.
That's it, just talked.
We won't do it again.
That'll have to be proven.
That's the thing about trust.
It's built over time, but in an instant,
it can come crashing down,
slow to be built once again.
Seth, I think it's best
you go back to your room.
[Seth] Thank you again,
Mrs. Miller.
[Anna]
You directly disobeyed me.
[Bethany] I just wanted
to spend time with him.
And you told me that we couldn't do it
where people could see us.
And you think sneaking around
was the better choice?
What if someone had seen you?
And so soon after Jebediah's death?
We were careful.
[Anna] That doesn't make this any better.
You've left me no choice.
Tomorrow, I'm going to inquire
about a new place for Seth to live.
[Bethany] No!
[Anna] Because he can
no longer live here.
[Bethany gasps]
[somber music]
[eerie music]
[Anna] Bethany.
- Mm-hmm.
Tomorrow I want you
to come to town with me.
I have my chores.
- You'll have time to do them.
I think it's time for you
to get a new dress.
You just don't want me here alone.
With him.
Two things can be true.
You do need a new dress,
and I don't want you
to be alone with him.
What are you doing?
It's time for me to go.
Just because of my mother?
Is that why you're leaving?
Your mother loves you, Bethany.
She just wants what's best for you.
I could just...
- Just what?
You gonna hit her?
Do something worse?
Make it simpler.
Come with me.
What? No.
I couldn't.
[Seth] Why not?
I've shown you
enough of the English world.
Let's go explore together, you and I.
I'll escort you
on your very own Rumspringa.
I'd have to let Mother know.
You do that, you're just
gonna start another fight.
I mean, at least leave her a note.
She'll find us.
Send people looking for us.
You ever heard the expression,
it's better to ask
for forgiveness than permission?
It's now or never, Bethany.
I gotta get moving.
[ominous music]
[birds chirping]
Bethany, breakfast!
Bethany!
I wish you wouldn't ignore me
when I'm... calling you.
Bethany?
Bethany!
Bethany!
[panting]
"Meet me at the clearing."
[gasping]
We can go anywhere you like.
Just tell me where you
wanna go, and we'll do it.
No, I know exactly where I want to go.
I wanna go every place that my dad
visited on his Rumspringa.
[Detective Fisher] When was
the last time you saw her?
Last night.
And this morning, I went into her room,
and she had stuffed
a pillow under the sheets.
How old's your daughter?
Nineteen.
And had you two been fighting?
No, not really.
But she has started
acting different ever since
this new boy started
living on our property.
So they could've run off together.
Or he could've took her.
Were there any signs that
something bad had happened?
Signs that your daughter
was hurt, like blood?
Oh, goodness, no.
No, just all his stuff was gone,
like he had cleared out.
I know this can be upsetting.
Here's my card.
If you come across any signs
that she was taken
against her will, call me.
But right now,
there's not much I can do.
She's an adult.
She has a right to leave home.
You're just gonna have
to wait to hear from her.
[indistinct chatter]
[sobbing]
Ma'am?
Are you okay?
Do you need any help?
I'm fine. I'm fine.
Okay, come with me, please.
This is him.
Let me call you back.
Are you sure it's the same man?
He doesn't look like this now.
He's clean-shaven, thinner in the face.
He told us he was Amish.
But he lied to us.
Give me a minute.
Oh, thank you, Lord.
I'm... I'm sorry.
This isn't your guy.
How can you be so sure?
This man is dead.
That can't be.
It says so right here.
He died in a fire.
This looks like him.
Do you have a photo of him
that I can see?
No one has a camera.
Well, I'm afraid
there's nothing I can do.
May I take this with me
in case my daughter comes back?
Yeah. You can.
[Bethany sniffles]
[birds chirping]
Are you crying?
Come on, don't cry.
You're gonna make me cry.
It's just so beautiful.
I wish my mom could see this.
Not just on a postcard.
[Anna] The girl's name is Tess Harrison.
She died about a year ago.
I'm looking for
any information about her.
[woman] Wanted for murder...
Okay.
There's a website.
Justice for Tess.
Is there more?
Uh...
Oh, there's a place where
you can leave a message.
Yes, please.
- Yeah.
Thank you, thank you so much.
Yeah, this is the most excitement
I've had all day, so...
Um... what do you wanna say?
[laughs] Hey, bro.
Look at this.
I didn't know we had
your type around these parts.
My type?
- [chuckles] Yeah.
You're, uh...
You're Amish, right?
Yes.
- Ain't you a little, uh...
off the reservation?
I don't live on a reservation.
It's a figure of speech, gorgeous.
Why don't you step away from her?
Oh, yeah?
Your type don't believe
in violence, so, uh,
what are you gonna do about it, hmm?
[chuckles]
[Bethany screams]
[man grunting]
[groaning]
Oh, please!
If you try anything like that again...
I'll kill you!
Come on, Seth, let's go.
What happened, man?
I can't believe you just hit that guy.
Listen, people around here,
they're not like us.
They're gonna try to take
advantage of you, Bethany.
You gotta fight for yourself, all right?
I'm not gonna let anything happen to you.
Because if there's
one thing in this world
worth fighting for, it's you.
Okay?
And that's when I came into the house,
and I found her there on the floor.
And... [sighs, sniffles]
in my mind...
I thought I could save her.
But in my heart, I knew she was gone.
And the police turned around.
They botched everything else.
And I knew he didn't die in that fire.
He's too much of a cockroach
to die that easily.
And the police, they didn't have any DNA
or dental records
to check against the body.
And he knew that.
By dying, he gave them a convenient way
to sweep it under the rug.
I... I can't imagine your pain.
Well, uh...
it seems that we both
really need to find this man.
Yes.
Where would they go?
I don't know.
Where would Seth...
Jack...
Take Tess?
Well, when they first started dating,
he was so loving towards her.
It was all about her
and where she wanted to go.
So the question isn't
where Jack would take her.
It's where would your daughter take him?
Where would she wanna go?
[Anna] All the places her dad
went on his Rumspringa.
It's all she ever talks about.
You look amazing.
[Bethany] I do?
- Absolutely.
Now we don't have to worry about
being harassed for being Amish.
We can finally walk around carefree.
Feels nice, doesn't it?
Yeah.
We need to start somewhere new.
I know a place.
[Bethany] Where is it?
[Seth] You'll see.
[pensive music]
[Bethany] Who lives here?
Come on.
All right. Come here.
Uh, hey, do you have a hairpin?
Oh, yeah.
[door creaking]
[unsettling music]
What do you think you're doing?
Whoa, Mom, it's me.
It's me.
Oh, baby. Sweetie.
I knew in my gut you were okay.
Who's this?
Ma, this is Bethany.
And, uh...
[chuckles nervously]
Well, we're in love.
Of all the stupid things to go and do.
It's not your fault, honey.
I'm sure you're sweet as pie.
It's my son here
that I'm disappointed in.
Well, uh, if you don't
approve, Mom, we can go.
All right, quit being so dramatic.
Look at the two of you.
You're much too skinny.
I got to put some meat on those bones.
Plus, there's too much to do around here.
This whole house has been
falling apart since you left.
[sighs] Now, I'm no traditionalist,
but I know how you kids can get.
You put her in the guest room,
and you take your old room.
Okay.
Well, I'm gonna go heat you up some stew.
You can get settled.
Maybe it's wishful thinking
that this is where they'd go.
It's okay.
Let's... let's just see
if we can find anybody
who's seen a couple of Amish kids.
Yeah, man, so... I don't know.
There's more of ya?
Y'all are spawning like gnats.
Have you seen
an Amish couple around here?
Yeah.
The guy jumped me yesterday.
Sucker-punched me, really.
I thought you Amish were
supposed to be nonviolent.
Is this him?
Yeah, it looks like the dude.
Wait, you're telling me
that Amish guy is a killer?
Like, a real killer?
Are they here?
- No.
We haven't seen them since
the little scuffle yesterday.
I need you to call the police,
file an assault charge,
and tell them this guy jumped you.
I'm not gonna do that, lady.
- The police think he's dead.
He's taken her daughter,
and he's killed mine.
And you're not gonna do anything?
I'm sorry, but talking
to the police ain't my thing.
If you're scared of him,
you have no idea what I'm
willing to do to bring justice
for my little girl.
- Jenny...
Maybe I'll come after you too.
Come on, let's go, man.
[Seth]
I was worried someone might
still be watching the house.
Well, about a week
after you got declared dead,
they came pulling up,
and then they went home.
You convinced them good
with that guy in the shack.
Almost convinced me.
Who was that?
Just some nobody
trying to stay hidden like me.
So where'd you find the girl?
What in the hell is this?
Uh... she's Amish, Mom.
What?
- That's where she comes from.
[Norma] This is rich.
You're not Amish?
Neither of you.
Have you ever been?
Nope. I can't say
we've ever been Amish.
We were snake handlers for
a time, but that's about it.
If you're worried whether
he was raised to fear God,
I took care of that part just fine.
I'd like to leave.
- Beth, wait.
Now, please.
- Please, hang on a sec.
Is this a lover's quarrel?
The first of many, I assume?
Look, you don't have to wear
this stuff anymore, all right?
You're free of that place.
I never said I wanted to be free of it.
All you could talk about
was the outside world,
and I've shown that to you.
Well, not completely free of it.
Listen, when we met, at that moment,
if I was just some regular guy,
you wouldn't have spoken to me.
It gave us a chance
to discover something.
And please, please forgive me.
It was... it was a lie,
but it might give us
something really special.
I don't know.
It's getting late.
All right?
Just sleep on it, okay?
And in the morning,
if you still wanna go back,
I will deliver you to your mom.
[Seth sighs]
You really do love her, don't you?
I was just looking for
a place to hide out.
Somewhere with no
social media, no cameras.
You know, nothing like that
in those communities.
And then...
I met her.
So yeah, Mom, I...
I love her.
God help us.
You've been kind of quiet
since we left the campground.
Just reflecting.
You do that a lot?
You threatened that man.
I did.
Did you mean it?
No.
I didn't even get his name.
I'm just tired of running into walls.
I've... I've been
at this for a year,
trying to get information
from witnesses, police,
even so-called friends.
And if it's one thing
I've learned, it's that...
people aren't gonna do anything
out of the goodness of their hearts.
[crickets chirping]
[ominous music]
[Norma] You need a key, honey.
Um...
You said you were
gonna give it the night.
I just wanted some air.
I never took your kind to be liars.
No, I...
I wouldn't double down
on the lying right now.
You're in enough trouble.
[Seth] Come on.
- Ow!
He's taking you to where
everyone in this family
goes to repent.
I thought you loved me.
I do.
Why do you think I'm doing this, huh?
Why do you think I didn't discard you
just like the others?
Others?
From the moment we met, you saw me.
You liked me.
And it wasn't just because
you thought I was Amish.
Please, don't try to escape again.
You're just gonna make things worse.
Don't put me in a position
to ruin your life.
You made me kill Jebediah.
What?
You killed him?
Why would you do that?
Well, that's what you do
when you love somebody.
[sobbing]
You'd do anything for the other person
so you could be with that person.
And I'd have to tell everybody
back at the community
what you did if you tried
to run back to them.
It's time for some reflection.
No, Seth!
Please don't leave me!
Please don't leave me!
Please don't leave me, please!
No, please!
Please!
[unsettling music]
Good morning.
[groans] How'd you sleep?
I brought you
a perfectly balanced breakfast
to get your energy levels up.
What's going on?
You're not feeling well, huh?
Well, that's no way to react to me.
Don't you ever shy away from my touch.
[sighs] Hey, sit up.
[whistles] Come on, sit up.
Listen, you know
this is temporary, right?
All you have to do is repent.
I'm sorry about last night.
I just... I panicked
in the new house,
new surroundings.
Finally.
It's the first honest thing you've said
since I brought you home to meet Mom.
And I would like to see my mother.
By abandoning me?
No, I'll come back. I swear.
[Seth] You're lying.
I'm not.
When you told your mother you followed me
into the forest...
you were picking your nails
just like you're doing now.
[sobbing]
What are you gonna do to me?
Hey, hey, hey.
I'm just gonna love you.
That hasn't changed.
Now eat your breakfast.
[footsteps departing]
[background chatter]
I checked with security at the trail.
They haven't seen them.
Yeah, I haven't had
much luck here either.
People around here don't
seem to wanna talk much.
I'm sorry.
I wish the world worked the way
you think it does, but it just doesn't.
But we don't let that stop us.
No matter what it may do to us,
no matter how it may change us,
we don't quit.
We keep going for our daughters.
You know, that night
that Tess was killed,
I was in my car,
I got a sharp pain in my gut.
And that's what caused me
to turn around and head home.
Yes. That was God.
He was giving you a sign to be with her.
All I was trying to say is that
if you haven't gotten that feeling,
then... then there's hope.
A mother is always
connected to her child.
If only Jack's mother was still alive.
She is.
Do you know where she lives?
No.
But I bet my attorney
could find her address.
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, babe.
What's this?
You haven't touched your lunch?
Do you understand what a waste this is?
I don't want anything from you
until you let me see my mother.
I was trying to be nice to you
by bringing you some fresh clothes
and water so you can clean yourself up.
I never got this.
This is repentance. All right?
Ma has rules in this house,
and you don't wanna know
what happens if
you don't follow the rules.
I don't want these clothes
or anything else.
[footsteps departing]
[sighs]
She's still not acting right?
Might be time for a lashing or two.
No.
I know you want her untouched
by the leather.
You have a good, kind heart.
Think of this as a rite of passage.
This is what our family does.
It's what we've always done
to become one.
She'll get better, Mom,
by being down there,
all right? Just...
Just like I did.
[intense music]
[Anna] It doesn't look
like anyone's here.
[Jenny] Someone's home.
I can feel it.
[Seth] It's Bethany's mom.
And Tess's.
See? People are gonna
start coming around
sooner than we thought.
You need to get down to the basement
and keep that girl quiet.
You tell her I hear one peep out of her,
I'll kill them.
What do I owe this pleasure?
We're here to talk about Jack.
He's dead.
He's alive.
It's not funny.
Hey, we've got to be quiet.
- Someone's here?
I saw him. I've spoken to him.
Even allowed him to stay on my property.
What are you supposed to be?
Just a mother who wants
to find her daughter.
And your Jack's not dead.
And he's taken her daughter.
That's a lie.
[metal clattering]
[Norma] Hey.
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
Get your sweet little butt back here.
I didn't give no permission for you to be
wandering around my property.
I don't know what kind of game this is.
Or if you're just trying to mess with me.
But you should get in your car and go.
If we ask nicely,
is there's only a chance
you'd let us look around.
For what?
To see if you've had any guests lately.
Oh, so you can plant some evidence?
I just wanna help this woman
find her daughter.
I'm sorry. I can't help you.
Okay.
Let's go.
[Anna] I think I heard
something in the house.
I don't think she was alone.
Then we have to go back.
Let's call the police.
And tell them what?
That we heard a noise?
They're just gonna say they need more.
Just like that detective did with you.
Just like he did with me with Tess.
Trust me, they're not gonna
do anything until he's ripped
your daughter's life away from you.
[Seth] Hey, they gone?
But they'll be back.
Could be tomorrow.
Could be a week.
Could be a month.
First things first, dear.
We've got to move your girl.
Why are we stopping here?
What... what are you doing
with that?
It's just for protection.
Jenny?
What are you doing?
[trunk beeps]
Jenny?
You can't seriously be
considering using that.
This will not solve anything.
If you have a problem
with what I'm about to do,
don't come with me.
You're being selfish.
Excuse me?
Selfish?
Because this is no longer
about your daughter or mine.
This is about you and what you want.
Because I am the only one here.
Because Tess is gone.
And I'm never getting her back.
I know.
That night, he didn't just
steal Tess away from me.
He took away every future moment
we would've had together.
Movies I can't watch with her.
Songs I can't sing with her.
Because the memories,
they are just too much.
Maybe the answer isn't turning
away from those things.
I want this to be over.
I wanna stop being so angry
at everyone and everything.
And I just want her back.
Maybe, just maybe,
this isn't about what you want.
Or what I want.
But what would Tess want?
[engine turning over]
Jenny?
Jenny!
We need to get moving.
So please don't make this difficult.
Where are you taking me?
A place where we can be
completely alone for a while.
Now...
are you gonna make this tough on me?
I won't fight if you just tell me where.
Just a little old cabin, outside of town.
Is it because of the people
who came by earlier?
We need to move.
Oh, my bonnet!
[grunting]
[dramatic music]
Where do you think you're going?
[Bethany sobbing]
Ow!
Stop! Let her go!
Oh, so you can shoot me when I do?
Where's your friend?
Where's Jack?
He ran and left her with me.
Why would you protect him
when you know what he's done?
Because we would do
anything for our children.
I don't fault you for what
you had needed to do for Tess.
Don't fault me for
what I need to do for mine.
Just tell me where he is.
[Bethany grunts]
- He's right behind you.
- [Bethany] No!
[Jenny grunts]
Oh!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Yeah, you know, I'm getting really tired
of you saying that, Bethany.
You said you weren't
gonna make this difficult.
[muffled screaming]
This is for kicking me down the stairs.
[dramatic music]
[Seth grunting]
Take her phone.
What do you wanna do with her?
We don't give up on the ones we love, Ma.
You taught me that.
[sighs]
It's okay.
When all this is over,
we can finally be together.
Okay?
The Amish woman might be with the car.
Drive down the road
and see if you can find her.
I'm gonna head to the shed.
Get some rope to tie up their feet.
[eerie music]
[birds chirping]
[Norma] What the...
Who's out there?
[door rattling]
Let me out!
[Anna gasps]
Oh! Oh, Bethany,
what has he done?
Oh, good, you're here.
[Jenny] Where's Norma?
Oh, I locked her in the shed.
Where's your gun?
[Jenny] I don't know!
Oh, God, come on.
We can surprise him,
and then we'll end this here.
[Seth]
Sounds like a good plan.
Seth, please,
as her mother, I'm begging you,
just let me take her home.
This is her home now.
You can stay with us
as long as you'd like.
You opened up your home to me,
so I'll open it up to you.
After all, we all are planning on
expanding the family very soon.
You can't be considering this.
The paths of God are not for us to see.
What about Jenny?
Her path's set.
Seth, hey, let's go.
Let's just leave.
You and me, together, like you wanted.
Yeah? Let's go.
[Jenny & Anna gasping]
[grunts] God.
You still haven't learned your lesson?
[Seth groans]
But you will.
Why don't you put that thing down?
You don't know how to use it.
But you were ready to use it.
I just... I have to pull this.
No, Bethany, don't.
This is not our way.
[Seth] Listen to your mother, Bethany.
Killing is a sin.
[Jenny] He's full of crap.
It's just another one of his tricks.
Just shoot him!
No, he's unarmed.
We can tie him up
and call the authorities.
Bethany, all life has the chance
of redemption in the eyes of God.
You will be stealing his
chance at eternal salvation.
I will get the rope.
I will tie him up.
And you only pull the trigger
if he moves.
No, no, no.
[gunshot]
[gunshot]
[gasping]
Ma?
Mama?
Mama?
Mama!
[Seth sobbing] Mom.
No!
You did this!
- No.
You made me kill her!
You did it!
Now you're gonna pay!
I'm gonna kill all of you!
[thud]
[Seth grunts]
[gasps]
[Bethany crying]
[Anna] No, don't.
I don't think either one of you
wanna see what I have to do next.
Jenny, he's helpless.
Please just leave.
He just killed his mother.
He is gonna have to live with
the pain of that every day.
He will have to come
to terms with what he did.
Isn't that a greater punishment
for what he has done?
The night he took her from you,
you said you could feel her
when it happened.
Can you feel her now?
What would Tess want you to do?
[Jenny sobbing]
[gun thuds]
[crickets chirping]
[Officer 1] All right, come
on, let's go, in the car.
[Officer 2] Let's go.
[Officer 1] We've got everything we need.
Thanks.
- Thank you.
[sobs]
[tranquil music]
[Anna] Here we go.
- [Jenny] Hmm.
Bethany, will you say grace?
Yes.
We thank thee, Lord,
for the food that we are about
to receive and for
a new friend to share it with.
We ask that you continue to embrace
Tess and Jebediah
as they reside in heaven.
We thank thee for thy boundless grace,
thy unconditional love,
and for the forgiveness of our sins.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
[all chuckle]
Here you go.
Yeah, everything's from our garden.
And Bethany made the potatoes.
Don't know what's waiting,
I don't know what I'll find
I only know I'm ready
To leave
this place behind
There's a whole world
out there somewhere
And I wanna see it all
The city and the ocean
Every place
beyond these walls
Maybe I'm too young to know
what I'm walking into
But if the world
is calling me
I have to go