A married couple John and Kate, after a losing their baby in a tragic accident decide to adopt a new child. Hoping to bring some normacy to their lives they go to a local orphanage in search of a new family member. When John becomes drawn to a 9-year-old girl named Esther, the couple brings home the innocent girl welcoming her into their family. After a series of unexplainable events, Kate begins to think that Esther is not as sweet as she appears. Concerned for her family's protection, Kate urges John to reconsider keeping Esther. When Kate's efforts go unheeded by John, it quickly becomes apparent that it may already be too late for the family.