In a small German village, the lives of the peasants are marked by routine and everyday problems, but everything changes when a stranger arrives in town. This enigmatic outsider, with his charisma and promises of prosperity, quickly earns the trust of the locals, planting the seed of ambition in their hearts. Attracted by the idea of a better life and more fertile lands, the peasants begin to betray one another, setting aside their family ties and the community they have built over the years.
Tension rises when the stranger reveals his true objectives: to seize the village's lands. Rivalries intensify as the peasants become embroiled in a conflict of interests, confronting their own selfish desires and the greed that has been awakened within them. Despite the efforts of some to restore peace and unity, the damage is already done, and distrust has taken deep root.
As the conflict becomes unsustainable, the village faces a crossroads that could result in its destruction or an unexpected redemption, where the community must decide whether to fight for what they have known or succumb to division. The story unfolds amidst the struggle for survival, unchecked ambition, and the power of human connections, in a world where the fire of desire consumes not only the fields but also the souls.