The movie "Where the Crawdads Sing" (2022) is a mystery drama set in the marshes of North Carolina. The main cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya Clark, Taylor John Smith as Tate Walker, Harris Dickinson as Chase Andrews, and other actors such as David Strathairn, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer Jr., and Garret Dillahunt.
Isolated from the community of Barkley Cove, Kya grows up in nature, becoming an ingenious and resilient young woman. Her solitary routine is interrupted when she begins to interact with two young men from the town: Tate Walker, a kind boy who teaches her to read and write, and Chase Andrews, the popular and wealthy quarterback. However, Kya's life takes a turn when Chase is found dead, and she, known as the "marsh girl" and resented by the town, becomes the prime suspect.
Based on the bestselling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens, the movie "Where the Crawdads Sing" presents a plot that not only addresses the judicial mystery but also the coming-of-age and survival story in an impressive natural setting. Kya's story, a girl abandoned who grows up alone in the dangerous marshes, reveals the secrets and complexities of her relationships, as well as the community's prejudices against her.
Currently, despite being released three years ago, the movie remains one of the most viewed on the Netflix platform, attracting audiences with its intriguing story and captivating performances.
