
This film is about a bold six year old girl, Hushpuppy, who lives with her dad, Wink, in a southern Delta community.Her father raised her with tough love so Hushpuppy would know how to take care of herself when he's no longer around. Wink suddenly becomes very ill, and the reason is unknown. With his illness comes supernatural phenomenons in the environment, and Hushpuppy has no choice but to search for her mother.