In an atmosphere of palpable tension, a former British prisoner of war named Joseph Losey struggles to rebuild his life in London after returning from the conflict. However, his dark past follows him like a shadow, and a chance encounter with a woman in a bar plunges him into a spiral of terror and confusion. Soon, Joseph finds himself involved in an accidental murder during a panic attack, making him the prime suspect.
Desperate to escape this mess, Joseph meets a woman named Joan, who captivates him with her charm and bravery. As their relationship develops, Joan becomes his accomplice in a dangerous game where love and betrayal intertwine. Joseph, feeling the pressure from the law and a life he can no longer bear, begins to lose control of his own mind, questioning not only his innocence but his very nature.
With each step they take, the tension escalates, leading both characters into a dead end. The noir atmosphere becomes an emotional tsunami where secrets are unearthed and desperate decisions have deadly consequences. In this challenging game, will love survive the horror and despair, or will it fall victim to a past that cannot be left behind? The moral ambiguity and internal struggle of the protagonists keep the viewer on the edge of their seat in this unsettling psychological thriller.