An incredibly shy Englishman arrives at a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, and due to a misunderstanding, the locals assume that he cannot understand English because he is … "a foreigner." Consequently, they speak openly in his presence about their personal affairs, deepest secrets, and sinister plans, as "the foreigner" maintains his mute presence and becomes involved in a plot to sort out their tangled lives. The result is a story that is hilarious and heartwarming and full of comic surprises.