
Austria in the 18th century. Forests surround villages. Killing a baby gets a woman sentenced to death. Agnes readies for married life with her beloved. But her mind and heart grow heavy. A gloomy path alone, evil thoughts arising.

When Maria meets Alex, a resident who is paraplegic, she goes through a transformational experience and they start an illicit relationship. Alex's demands and humiliation test Maria to the breaking point as their love grows stronger.