Set against the backdrop of a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation in 1988, 'The Round House' weaves a profound tale of a young boy's journey into the harsh realities of adulthood after a violent act shatters his family's life. Thirteen-year-old Joe Coutts is compelled to navigate the murky waters of justice and vengeance when his mother, Geraldine, falls victim to a brutal attack that leaves her traumatized and withdrawn. With his father, a tribal judge, grappling with the case's legal complications, Joe embarks on a desperate quest for answers alongside his closest friends. Their search for truth leads them to the Round House, a sacred site for the Ojibwe, where this poignant coming-of-age story unfolds—revealing layers of family bonds, cultural heritage, and the resiliency of the human spirit.