1922

Overview

Set in the 1920s, a deeply proud rancher named Wilfred James becomes consumed by greed, plotting to kill his wife, Arlette, for her inheritance. He manipulates his impressionable teenage son, Henry, into aiding him in this dark scheme. As they execute their plan, the repercussions of their actions spiral out of control, unleashing a haunting chain of events that leads to guilt, madness, and the disintegration of their family. The story explores themes of moral decay and the devastating impact of unchecked ambition against a backdrop of rural isolation.