In a small town in New England, a police officer named Wade Whitehouse faces a life marked by hopelessness and self-destruction. Confronted with the pressures of his job, the disintegration of his marriage, and a strained relationship with his father, Wade feels trapped in a cycle of violence and despair. As family tensions resurface, his life begins to unravel, leading him to investigate a murder case that deeply involves him.
The story intertwines with past traumas, revealing a legacy of abuse and suffering that seems to weigh on his shoulders. His search for the truth in the case pits him not only against his community but also against his own internal demons. Relationships with his daughter, ex-wife, and brother further complicate his path, while the shadow of his father, a relentless and violent man, haunts him like a curse.
With a raw and visceral approach, the film explores themes of masculinity, violence, and the struggle for redemption. As Wade delves deeper into his investigation, he begins to question his own sanity and what it truly means to confront his fears. The oppressive atmosphere and intense performances take the viewer on a dark journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, where love, hate, and compulsion intertwine in a disturbing manner.