In a Europe marked by the devastation of World War I, the social landscape is grim and despair hangs in the air. In this context, a group of characters finds themselves trapped in a labyrinth of anguish and crime, where human drama unfolds in all its facets. The story follows a tormented man whose friend, a prominent politician, is murdered by a secret sect seeking to control the city through terror and manipulation.
With the police powerless and citizens filled with fear, our protagonist is drawn into a spiral of violence and desperation as he attempts to uncover who is behind these heinous acts. As he delves into the darkness of this secret organization, he uncovers a web of corruption connecting the power brokers and the highest echelons of society, revealing a plot that goes beyond mere crime.
On this journey, he will encounter unexpected allies and face moral dilemmas that will force him to confront not only his enemies but also his own inner demons. With stunning visual style and a haunting atmosphere, the film challenges the conventions of its time, becoming a masterpiece of German expressionism. In the end, the questions about the nature of good and evil intertwine with a sense of fatality, leaving the viewer reflecting long after the credits have rolled.