Set during the final days of the American Civil War, The Keeping Room follows three women—two sisters, Augusta and Louise, and their enslaved servant, Mad—who are left to defend their home in the South from two rogue Union soldiers.

As the war nears its end, the men in their lives are away, leaving the women to fend for themselves. The story unfolds as Augusta encounters the soldiers, leading to a violent confrontation that forces the women to confront their pasts and fight for survival. The film explores themes of resilience, gender, and the complexities of relationships during a tumultuous period in American history.