Movie Story : In a secluded Appalachian congregation, Pastor Lemuel Childs and his followers test their faith by handling venomous serpents. His daughter Mara is hiding a romance with Augie, a man outside the church, a secret that could shatter the community if it surfaces. With her wedding to a devoted believer approaching, Mara must decide whether to confide in Hope, the unyielding matriarch who holds great sway over the flock.