Judging from the audience, this is def a “chick flick,” telling the story of a lonely young woman and the 2 men who worshipped her. Daisy Edgar-Jones plays the “marsh girl,” who grew up alone in the swamps of North Carolina in the 50s/60s after her parents deserted her. In the first timeline, we watch her early years, as she learns to cope with her unique situation and meets 2 handsome men. In the later sequences, she’s accused of murdering one of them and must face trial. Even though the conflicts play out in the courtroom, the real juice is watching her with her devoted beaux. While her situation is certainly unique, the writing sometimes waxes poetic. Even though the drama never gets especially compelling, the performances make it worthwhile for anyone longing for a sweet romance. Considering this was set in Carolina, there are surprisingly few accurate Southern accents. 
(3 / 5)
