The Girl Who Hid Under the Tree

Carson, a teenager returning home for summer break, reconnects with Vina, the quiet and withdrawn sister of his friend Logan. He discovers that Vina has been suffering from long-term bullying at school, lives in a repressive family environment, and carries deep trauma within. Haunted by his own fear of his father leaving, Carson quietly draws closer to Vina. They share secrets under the big tree in the park, healing each other. From ambiguous attraction to secret love, Carson once retreats and breaks up due to his family shadows, while Vina bravely confronts bullying and her past wounds. In the end, Carson faces his own heart and stops running away. They reunite under the witness tree, completing a double redemption of youth and self.