The Lees are a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Marilyn and James are determined that Lydia, the middle and favourite child, will fulfil the dreams they were unable to pursue. When Lydia?s body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together is destroyed. But it?s the youngest of the family?Hannah?who observes far more than anyone realizes and who may be the only one who knows the truth about what happened.