It’s 1974, the year before International Women's Year, and in the outlying Nova Scotia village of Millman, most continue to live their lives defined by tradition. But gutsy and idealistic nine-year-old Casey Richards isn't one of them. She wants the same rights and privileges as her older brother, including a bike with gears.

While Casey discovers income and independence with her new paper route, she also witnesses a traumatic event. Her teenage cousin and idol, charismatic Monica, rebels against her religious father Chester and he beats her mercilessly. When Monica later goes missing, and then tragically, her lifeless body is discovered in the river, Casey is devastated. When Casey brazenly accuses her uncle of killing his own daughter, her family reacts vehemently, trying everything in their power to silence her. As time passes, the mysteries surrounding Monica's death have quieted, but Casey refuses to forget. She confronts Chester, one more time.

Set in a fictional rural village in Nova Scotia, MONICA’S NEWS, the debut feature film from writer/director Pamela Gallant, is a dark drama about the loss of innocence.