In the quiet, sun-drenched town of Willow Creek, a peculiar discovery upends the life of a reclusive botanist. Directed by Posey Thompson, "rhubarb" follows Elara, a woman who has meticulously cultivated a life of solitude, only to have it shattered when she unearths a strange, pulsating plant with otherworldly properties in her own backyard. Her cautious world collides with that of Leo, a charismatic but desperate journalist played by Kobe Teefy, who believes her find is the story of a lifetime. As the plant's influence begins to subtly warp the reality around them, Elara and Leo are drawn into an uneasy alliance, forced to confront their own past traumas while navigating a growing web of corporate intrigue and small-town suspicion. This atmospheric drama blends elements of magical realism with a grounded character study, crafting a tense and poignant story about connection, healing, and the unexpected ways life can take root.