North Carolina, 1971. After his rural community is ravaged by inexplicable disappearances, a devoted reverend discovers an extraterrestrial explanation.

James, a preacher who has fallen from grace after a corruption scandal in the city, is assigned to build a new church in a distant rural community. Accompanied by his wife, Mavis, James views this as a second chance for himself and his family. However, the major obstacle in his way is a staunch, revered traditional healer named Chirongoma.

As Kya prepares for another healing ceremony, she is confronted by old wounds when her estranged mother shows up unannounced.