In a dark and oppressive post-war Europe, a young surgeon named Matthias finds himself ensnared in a web of mystery and anguish. Following the death of his mother, he receives a mysterious letter that leads him to an isolated psychiatric hospital in the mountains, where rumors of unusual practices and medical experiments pique his curiosity and distrust. Upon arrival, he encounters a group of patients in dire conditions and medical staff who seem more interested in concealing the truth than in healing.
As time passes, Matthias becomes increasingly unsettled by the strange treatments and the obsessive surveillance of the hospital's director. His empathy for the patients drives him to investigate deeply, uncovering hidden secrets that link the psychiatric facility to a series of inexplicable crimes. As he delves deeper into the dark history of the place, the ghosts of the past torment both him and the patients, revealing traumas that connect them in a harrowing struggle for freedom.
However, the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous his surroundings become. The director is unwilling to let Matthias interfere with his sinister plans. With a chilling atmosphere and an unexpected twist at every turn, this story explores the fragility of the human mind and the limits of medical ethics, prompting us to question what it really means to save lives.