The Keeping Room is a 2014 American thriller film directed by Daniel Barber. The story is set in the final days of the American Civil War, where three Southern women - two sisters and their African American slave - must defend their home from a group of rogue soldiers.
The film explores themes of survival, resilience, and the bonds that form between the women as they fight to protect themselves and their property. As the soldiers close in on their isolated farmhouse, the women must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to outsmart their attackers.
The Keeping Room is a tense and gripping thriller that showcases the strength and determination of its female protagonists. The film has been praised for its powerful performances and its portrayal of the harsh realities of war.