In a quiet French village, the police inspector, an experienced and cynical detective, is immersed in the investigation of a mysterious murder. The victim is the wife of a prominent local doctor, who becomes the main suspect. As tension fills the police station, the investigator begins to interrogate the doctor, a man who seems to have a perfect life but harbors dark secrets.
As the interrogation progresses, the atmosphere becomes increasingly charged. With each question, the detective delves into the suspect's life, uncovering disturbing details and contradictions in his version of events. Their interaction is a duel of wits and volatile emotions, where masks begin to fall and the true faces of guilt and innocence blur.
The doctor, caught in a mental game, faces the pressure of proving his innocence while dealing with the growing suspicion of others. With a script that plays with human psychology and manipulation, the film establishes a claustrophobic atmosphere that pushes both characters and viewers to the limits of their moral understanding.
In this captivating work, time becomes a silent enemy and the truth turns into a complex puzzle, where each revelation could change the course of the investigation. Who is truly guilty, and how far is each person willing to go to protect themselves?