The young woman, named Sarah, initially tries to downplay the assault and continue working as usual, but soon finds herself struggling with intense anxiety and PTSD. To make matters worse, her senior coworker continues to make advances towards her at work, making it difficult for Sarah to focus and do her job effectively.
At home, Sarah's relationship with her boyfriend becomes strained as she struggles to open up about her trauma. She begins to experience vivid nightmares featuring a menacing tree monster, which she believes represents the trauma she's trying to suppress.
As Sarah's mental state deteriorates, she becomes increasingly convinced that the tree monster is stalking her in real life, leaving her paranoid and terrified. Desperate for help, Sarah turns to a therapist who specializes in dream analysis and trauma recovery.
Together, Sarah and her therapist begin to unravel the mystery of the tree monster, ultimately realizing that it represents the toxic workplace culture and the systems of power and oppression that exist within the company. With newfound clarity and strength, Sarah confronts her abuser and takes steps to create a safer, more just workplace.