In a desolate, decaying Hungarian farming village reeling from the collapse of its collective farm, the inhabitants eke out a grim existence, their lives overshadowed by poverty, isolation, and the relentless rain. The narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, exploring the perspectives of various villagers: among them, a doctor who spies on his neighbors and chronicles the decay around him, a scheming couple who dream of escape with a hidden stash of money, and a man rumored to be dead who suddenly returns to the village. Their fates intertwine as the community's collective despair is met with both apathy and schemes for a better future.

As rumors spread that a former resident, long thought deceased, is returning with money and the promise of a new life, the villagers' hopes and greed are ignited. This enigmatic figure’s arrival is anxiously anticipated by some while others plot to take advantage of the situation. The prospect of change brings out the worst and best in the villagers, amplifying their desperation, desires, and humanity. As the story progresses, the characters are pushed to their limits, revealing the profound depth of their disillusionment in a place where time seems to stand still, yet is palpably running out.