In the dark streets of New York, a police lieutenant, caught in a whirlwind of self-destruction, faces his inner demons as he tries to cope with his personal and professional life. The plot follows this officer, whose morals are completely eroded by his addiction to drugs, gambling, and corruption. His life is a chaos, marked by disastrous decisions and increasingly erratic behavior.
As he investigates a brutal case of rape involving a young nun, his actions become more and more questionable, oscillating between impunity and guilt. His obsession with seeking justice intertwines with a dizzying descent into a world of vices, where gambling owes him money and his consumption habits lead him to dangerous limits. As the pressure mounts to solve the case, this lieutenant becomes a distorted reflection of the law he is supposed to uphold.
Amidst desperation, a glimmer of hope manifests when he crosses paths with the victim of the crime he is investigating. Her vulnerability and strength confront him with his own humanity, forcing him to reconsider his choices. With time running out and the abyss looming, he must decide whether to seek redemption or sink deeper into the chasm from which he is trying to escape. In this tumultuous journey, the viewer is immersed in a visceral portrait of the struggle between good and evil.