Wicker plot recap, spoiler-light
On the shores of a conservative seaside village, a ridiculed and solitary Fisherwoman decides to commission a husband made of wicker from the local Basket Weaver. Following their wedding, the Wicker Husband proves to be exceptionally kind and industrious, vastly improving the Fisherwoman's home and winning her heart. This unconventional romance causes a major stir in the town.
While the local women are initially moved by his romantic gestures, the men grow resentful and suspicious of his attentive nature. An imitation attempt by the young Bottlewasher ends in tragedy when his roof collapses and his injuries prove fatal. Afterward, the Bottlewasher's widow requests a wicker baby from the Basket Weaver, sparking malicious rumors of infidelity planted by the Tailor's Wife.
When the wicker child is brought to the Fisherwoman's hut, a heated confrontation ensues. Overcome by jealousy and manipulated by town gossip, the Fisherwoman hurls a lantern at the Wicker Husband, setting him ablaze. He flees into the woods in agony, leaving the Fisherwoman isolated and consumed by deep guilt as winter settles over the village.
