Dr. Leah Dale, a university lecturer known for her commitment to academic honesty, becomes suspicious when Rose, a student in her final year, turns in an essay that seems too good to be true. Leah promptly confronts Rose about the potential dishonesty. However, the situation is more complex than it initially appears. Rose perceives Leah’s accusation as a personal attack, and what starts as a straightforward case of possible cheating quickly escalates into a much larger conflict.