Ruby and Edie spend a night in the house Janice is minding, where light‑hearted fun stirs up painful memories Ruby has long tried to bury. As Janice’s playful warmth edges into something more complicated, Ruby finds herself navigating unwelcome reminders of the past while trying to protect her daughter and keep their future on course. With growing pressures at home, at work, and within herself, Ruby must confront what she’s willing to leave behind—and what she can no longer avoid.

Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.

Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earl Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.