Michaela, a 43-year-old mother of three from England, finds herself in an unlikely and intense long-distance relationship with Jody, a man who has spent the last 12 years on death row in a Baltimore prison. Despite never having met in person, the two maintain a deep connection through daily phone calls and letters, navigating the emotional toll of their situation. As Michaela prepares to travel to the United States to meet Jody for the first time, she grapples with the complexities of their bond, the secrecy she maintains from her children, and the harsh reality of the American justice system that keeps them apart.