Mattie is a ghost, swept away in a flood in 1922. Nate hates being stuck in this small town. Mattie must find her body in 10 days or she'll be trapped. Only Nate can see Mattie. She convinces him to help by ripping half her face off. Helped by a crazy cat lady, a librarian, and some ghosts, the two must avoid Mattie's evil Pa and find her body.