In a Budapest filled with shadows and tensions in the 1940s, a group of friends finds themselves trapped in a world of uncertainty, where war and death seem inevitable. The protagonist, a young philosopher, faces the reality of life and death in a unique and unsettling way. One day, while discussing existential questions related to chance and morality, they become embroiled in a very peculiar game of chess with a mysterious knight.
The match becomes a symbol of their struggle to understand the meaning of life in a world that seems to have lost everything. The tension escalates as each move on the board reflects their personal dilemmas and their internal fight against hopelessness. Throughout the narrative, the group confronts their own fears, guilt, and longings, while, little by little, the reality of war catches up with them, revealing their vulnerabilities and deep desires.
As the game progresses, the protagonists must confront the fragility of their existences and the decisions that lead them towards their fate, questioning the morality of their actions in a world governed by barbarism. This masterpiece is not only a reflection on life and death but also a profound critique of the human condition and the dilemmas we face when teetering on the brink of the abyss.