In a small French village, the life of a young couple takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger arrives in town. He is an old family friend, but as he settles in, it becomes clear that he harbors a dark secret from his past. The young wife, caught between loyalty to her husband and fascination for the new outsider, begins to question her monotonous lifestyle and the choices she has made.
Meanwhile, the husband, a good-hearted but repressed man, feels the threat posed by the stranger’s presence and starts to develop an obsession with protecting what he considers his territory. However, tension grows among the characters, and their interactions become increasingly fraught and filled with jealousy. A tragic accident, driven by raw emotions, sets off a series of unfortunate events that will change their lives forever.
Set against a backdrop of suspense and drama, the protagonists must confront not only their internal conflicts but also the consequences of a friendship that could lead to their downfall. The story weaves together love, betrayal, and the struggle for control in an atmosphere thick with mystery, resonating with the idea that sometimes the greatest dangers come from those we believe we know. With a shocking final twist, this classic masterpiece underscores that the choices of the past can haunt us in unexpected ways.