Was the movie Serena based on a true story?

The movie Serena is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Ron Rash, which is set in the mountains of North Carolina during the Great Depression. However, the novel and the movie are both works of fiction and are not based on any real-life events or individuals. The characters and events depicted in the movie are fictional creations of the author and screenwriter. Some elements of the story, such as the logging camp and the economic challenges of the Depression, were inspired by real-life conditions during that period, but the overall plot is fictional.