In the dark and cold Saint Petersburg of the 19th century, a young student named Raskolnikov struggles with the despair and alienation that envelop him. Tormented by his nihilistic ideals, he decides to carry out a macabre plan: to murder a usurer whom he believes is a parasite of society, convinced that her death could liberate others from her oppression. However, what begins as a rational act transforms into a spiral of guilt and paranoia. As he descends into his deadly game, emotional and moral anguish haunts him like a shadow.
As he tries to cope with the consequences of his act, Raskolnikov's life intertwines with several characters, such as Sonia, a young prostitute with a pure heart, whose love and compassion challenge his beliefs. His world becomes even more complicated with the appearance of a cunning detective, Porfiry, who observes him with growing suspicion. The tension mounts as Raskolnikov grapples with his desire for redemption and the weight of his cursed actions.
The climate of paranoia and despair culminates in an emotional confrontation where themes of morality, justice, and human nature are questioned. This introspective and visceral story reveals the depths of the human soul, posing questions that resonate far beyond its time, in a harrowing journey toward redemption and self-discovery.