In a small and isolated Italian town, the discovery of a brutal crime unleashes a wave of tension and paranoia among the residents. It all begins when the lifeless body of a young woman is found in an open field, and rumors of a serial killer start to circulate. The police, led by a seasoned and cynical inspector, are faced with a race against time to unravel the dark secret hidden behind this macabre event.
As the investigation progresses, the inspector and his partner must contend not only with the pressure to solve the case but also with the distrust of the community, which feels trapped in a vortex of fear and suspicion. They increasingly discover that several townspeople have something to hide, and all seem to have a connection to the victim. Tensions mount as old grudges and hidden secrets are revealed, leading to a series of unexpected twists.
With an oppressive atmosphere and striking visual style, the story explores the darkest side of human nature and the repercussions that violence can have on a community. As the inspector delves deeper into the investigation, he realizes that the truth may be more disturbing than he ever imagined, and that not everyone is what they seem in this unsettling game of masks and deception.