In Country

Samantha Hughes, a teenage girl from Kentucky, has always felt the absence of her father, who lost his life in Vietnam before she was born. Raised by her uncle Emmett, a Vietnam veteran himself, Samantha often finds herself surrounded by a world filled with the echoes of war. Emmett and his friends—Tom, Earl, and Pete—are fellow veterans who grapple with their own struggles stemming from their combat experiences.

As Samantha navigates her adolescence, her curiosity about her father’s life and death intensifies. Determined to uncover the truth about the man she never knew, she embarks on a journey of discovery that leads her to confront the complexities of war, loss, and the enduring impact on those who survive. Through her quest, Samantha not only seeks to understand her father’s legacy but also to connect with the veterans in her life, each carrying their own burdens. As she delves deeper into the past, Samantha learns valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and the unbreakable ties of family.