In a small village in New England in the early 20th century, a young scientist, obsessed with proving the theory of evolution, finds himself in a moral dilemma that will change his life and that of his neighbors. Despite his passion for science, he feels trapped between what reason tells him and the deep-seated beliefs of his community. Things become complicated when his sister, a fervent advocate of creationism, is accused of a crime that seems to defy the very laws of nature.
As the young man investigates the events surrounding the accusation, he uncovers an ancient secret that the locals have kept hidden for generations: a strange connection between the local fauna and an unusual phenomenon that apparently contradicts the logic of evolution. As he delves deeper into this mystery, he is faced with the possibility that the key to the truth lies in the union between science and faith.
The central conflict between reason and tradition erupts in a series of dramatic confrontations, where family ties, religious beliefs, and the pursuit of truth clash spectacularly. In a climax filled with tension, the young man must decide whether to risk his reputation and his relationship with his family to reveal what he has discovered, questioning everything he believed he knew about life, religion, and his place in the world. A story that invites us to reflect on the power of knowledge and human emotions.