The Women

In 1965, sheltered twenty-year-old Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a nursing student from idyllic Coronado Island, defies her conservative upbringing to join the Army Nurse Corps, spurred by her brother's deployment to Vietnam. Impulsively following his path, Frankie is thrust into the brutal reality of war, where she confronts unimaginable chaos, suffering, and the profound bonds forged amidst adversity. As green and unprepared as the young soldiers she tends to, she quickly learns the true cost of conflict, witnessing horrific injuries and experiencing deep personal trauma. Yet, her greatest battle awaits upon her return home. Instead of the hero's welcome she might have imagined, Frankie faces a deeply divided America, where veterans, especially women, are often overlooked or reviled. This poignant narrative traces her struggle to heal, find her voice, and secure the recognition and peace she so desperately deserves, highlighting the untold sacrifices of the women who served.