In an isolated convent, lost in the dimness of a monastic environment, lives a young nun named Benedetta. Since childhood, she has been educated in the strict rules of the convent, where silence and obedience are laws. However, the arrival of a new supervisor, with ruthless methods and iron discipline, transforms her world. As the oppression of religious life intensifies, Benedetta increasingly feels trapped in a cycle of anguish and doubt.
Throughout the story, her faith and devotion are challenged, leading her to explore dark secrets within the sacred walls. The repression of her human desires forces her to confront an internal struggle between the desire for freedom and her commitment to God. Over time, Benedetta forges a deep and forbidden connection with another nun, who shares her longings and fears. This intense relationship not only ignites her hidden desires but also reveals the hypocrisy of life within the convent.
The film addresses themes such as sexual repression, the struggle for personal identity, and the conflict between desire and devotion. With an atmosphere laden with tension, the story immerses itself in an emotional journey filled with pain, forbidden love, and the quest for truth in a shadowy world where faith and desire often clash devastatingly.