In a city full of secrets and obsessions, a solitary and enigmatic zoo owner, who has dedicated his life to caring for his beloved animals, begins to lose control of his own world. This man, marked by a tragic childhood and an unbreakable love for the creatures he shelters, finds himself in the midst of a dark turn of events when he decides to take his devotion to the extreme. The story becomes more complicated when a group of strangers begins to lurk around his zoo, executing a sinister plan that endangers both the animals and his newfound love.
Driven by a mix of jealousy and desperation, the protagonist resorts to increasingly disturbing methods to protect his territory. The plot delves into madness as tensions escalate and dark secrets from the past are revealed. The animals in the zoo, especially the fiercest ones, become unwitting allies in this struggle for survival. Through an oppressive atmosphere and a crescendo of suspense, the audience is drawn into a spiral of violence and insanity that challenges the line between devotion and obsession.
With an unexpected final twist, the film questions our understanding of animal and human nature, leaving a haunting reflection on possession and sacrifice. In the end, the true beasts may not be those behind bars.