In a small, grayish French town, the tensions of the post-war era still resonate among its inhabitants. The story follows a young doctor, caught between his ideals and the harsh reality that surrounds him. After years of serving on the battlefield, he returns home, filled with invisible scars, and he will confront his inner demons while trying to help the community.
One day, a mysterious man arrives in town, bringing with him dark secrets and a past that intertwines with that of the protagonist. This stranger, burdened with guilt and resentment, quickly becomes the center of attention when a brutal murder occurs. Paranoia spreads throughout the village, and the doctor is forced to investigate the crime, facing a dark web of betrayals, passions, and old grievances.
As he delves deeper into the investigation, the doctor will uncover the connection between his past and the mysterious outsider, unearthing old wounds that many would prefer to keep closed. In his quest for truth, he will be compelled not only to confront the community but also to wrestle with his own ghosts.
With a tense atmosphere and an unsettling ambiance, the plot explores the struggle between duty and loyalty, revealing how the ghosts of the past can influence the present. In the end, the decisions he makes will shape his path and the fate of those caught in the spiral of violence and revenge.