In the bustling world of Vienna's nightlife, a young and promising academic, Alex, becomes entangled in a tumultuous relationship with an enigmatic woman named Milena. From their first encounter, the connection is electric, but beneath the surface of passion lie dark secrets and a pronounced emotional dependency. As they attempt to navigate a sea of intense attraction, Milena's past begins to ensnare them in a destructive cycle that threatens to consume them.
When a sinister detective bursts into their lives while investigating a suicide attempt, the situation becomes even more tense. Alex, trying to save Milena, confronts her inner demons and the painful truths they have both tried to ignore. Meanwhile, the film shifts between the present time and fragmented memories, creating a non-linear narrative that reveals how love can intertwine with desperation and madness.
The atmosphere is thick, laden with a disturbing eroticism and a constant sense of danger as Alex grapples with his own desires and traumas. As the relationship deteriorates and the shadows of the past emerge, the inevitable outcome becomes more unsettling, questioning whether there is truly a way to escape the trap of their emotions. In this psychological thriller, every decision has consequences, and love, in its most intense form, can become a genuine double-edged sword.