Roman's Bride tells the story of Lily Heller, an Iowa woman torn between a repressive faith and an unrequited love for life-long neighbor Roman. Indulged in her world only by doting childhood friend Amos, Lily lives her life in a self-restricted isolation. When roman and his girlfriend announce plans to marry, Lily's fragile psyche collides fiercely with an immorality she sees permeating her world. And in Lily's world, sins must be punished.