In a society marked by moral decay and the ravages of war, a young idealist, John, finds himself trapped in a world of hopelessness and disillusionment. After returning from the front, he confronts the harsh reality of a nation in ruins, where dreams of greatness have faded into the smoke of the trenches. Disenchanted by an existence that seems meaningless, John joins a group of lost souls: a failed writer longing for a life of glamour, a desperate woman in search of true love, and a traumatized veteran who bears the scars of war.
As they attempt to rebuild their lives, they form unusual bonds that become their emotional salvation. However, the shadow of the past always looms over them. Over time, the group is forced to confront their internal demons and the consequences of their decisions, leading them to reflect on the impact their lives have had on the crumbling society surrounding them.
Amidst the puddles of misery and the struggle for redemption, the story reveals the fragility of hope in times of distress. Will John and his new friends find the light in a world that seems to be burning to ashes, or will they succumb to the fate that has been imposed upon them? The film explores the struggles of the human spirit in a devastated landscape, where each choice can make the difference between salvation and perdition.