Tuck and Kitt are two young gravediggers trapped in a brutal labor camp where they're forced to dig endless graves for fallen soldiers. Amidst the daily cruelty of the overseers and the ever-present threat of violent death, the boys dream of freedom and a life beyond the forest's edge. When an opportunity for escape arises, they seize it, but their journey soon turns into a desperate fight for survival. As they navigate the dangers of the wild and the vengeful pursuit of their captors, the bond between them is tested to the breaking point. With wolves and enemies in hot pursuit of them, Tuck faces a devastating choice that will change him forever...