On the day of Jacob's (Steve Guttenberg) and Emilie's divorce, their son Toby falls into a hidden well while playing in the woods - the "woods of lost souls", as legend has it.  Toby's rescue attempt is lead by Mike who happens to be Emilie's prior lover.  In spite of this life-threating situation, and contempt for each other, Jacob and Mike must work together to save Toby.  Just when the rescue attempt seems to be successful, a dark harrowing secret from the past is tragically unveiled.