Where the Forest Meets the Stars
Joanna Teale, still reeling from her mother’s death and her own battle with breast cancer, returns to her graduate research in rural Illinois. One night, a mysterious child appears at her cabin, claiming to be an alien on a mission. As Joanna and her reclusive neighbor, Gabriel, try to unravel the girl’s past, they form an unlikely family. But the truth threatens to shatter their fragile bond, forcing Joanna to confront her own fears and desires. A poignant tale of healing, love, and the power of human connection amidst life’s uncertainties.