Joan has spent a lifetime enduring the cruelties of men. But when one of them commits a shocking act of violence in front of her, she flees New York City in search of Alice, the only person alive who can help her make sense of her past. In the hills above Los Angeles, Joan unravels the horrific event she witnessed as a child while forging the power to finally strike back. Animal is a depiction of female rage and a visceral exploration of the male-dominated society.