A deaf and mute high school girl, Dot, lives with her godmother's family after her father's death. Dot is a social outcast, while her stepsister Nina is popular. Dot is secretly not deaf and mute, but rather pretending to be so, as was her father. She overhears her stepfather Paul's inappropriate behavior and abuse towards Nina.
When Paul's behavior escalates, Dot decides to take action. With the help of her friend Michelle, Dot kills Paul. The girls then work together to dispose of the body and evidence, and eventually, the police arrive to arrest Olivia, Dot's stepmother, for the crime.
Throughout the story, Dot forms a bond with a boy who is interested in her, and Nina begins to accept Dot as her sister. The movie ends with Olivia apologizing to Nina for her actions and the police taking her away, unaware of Dot's true role in the events.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie is about a deaf and mute girl named Dot.
2. Dot's father has recently passed away.
3. Dot's godmother's family is taking care of her.
4. Dot has very few friends and is often alone at school.
5. Nina, Dot's stepsister, is a popular cheerleader.
6. Nina and her friends make fun of Dot's disability.
7. Dot is a skilled pianist.
8. A popular boy named Beckham falls in love with Dot after hearing her play the piano.
9. Beckham starts talking to Dot and learns sign language to communicate with her.
10. Dot's mother, Olivia, encourages Beckham to spend time with Dot.
11. Nina's father, Paul, has a drinking problem and suffers from depression.
12. Paul is emotionally and physically abusive to Nina.
13. Dot discovers Paul's abuse and decides to take action.
14. Dot and her friends come up with a plan to get rid of Paul.
15. Paul is killed by Dot's mother, Olivia.
16. The girls dispose of the evidence and attend a school dance.
17. The police arrive at the house and arrest Olivia for Paul's murder.
18. Dot reveals that she is not actually deaf and mute, but was pretending to be like her father.