In a small town, a mysterious man with a disfigured appearance returns home after years of isolation. People know him as "the beast," a nickname given to him because of his looks and the legend surrounding him. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that his deformity is the result of a traumatic accident that left him marked both physically and emotionally. The protagonist struggles to find his place in the world, facing the prejudice and fear he evokes in others.
Throughout the plot, the man forms a special connection with a young journalist who seeks to uncover the truth behind his story and break the stigmas that haunt him. As their relationship develops, the protagonist tries to show that there is more to him than his appearance, while the townspeople are dragged into a state of growing paranoia and hatred.
Tension escalates when a mystery of murders begins to surround the town, and all fingers point to him. The film delves into themes of acceptance, the internal struggle between how one appears and how one truly is, and the difficulty of human bonds in a world that judges superficially. The story culminates in a shocking climax, where the true nature of humanity is put to the test, making it clear that monsters are not always who they seem to be.