In 1898, in the vast and mysterious plains of Africa, two lions become the nightmare of a group of workers tasked with building a railroad that crosses the region. The felines, nicknamed "the ghost" and "the darkness" for their cunning and ferocity, begin to hunt the men one by one, sowing terror among the crew members. The situation becomes untenable, and as the deaths pile up, the project engineer, John Patterson, is forced to take the lead in the fight for survival.
Determined to stop the lions that have unleashed chaos, Patterson seeks the help of a legendary hunter, Colonel Charles Remington. Together, they form an unlikely alliance, facing not only the fierce beasts but also their own internal demons and the growing disagreement on how to deal with the animal threat. This hunt becomes more than a struggle against the lions; it is a battle of wits, courage, and determination.
As the pressure mounts, the men are pushed to the limit of their endurance, transforming a tale of survival into an intense emotional journey. Set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes and an atmosphere of palpable tension, the story explores the limits of human nature and the struggle between man and the fierce majesty of wildlife.