Rudolf Höss, a high-ranking Nazi officer, lives with his family in a beautiful, idyllic house with an immaculate garden. They bask in domestic bliss, indulging in leisurely activities and maintaining a facade of normalcy and serenity. Despite the seemingly peaceful existence, their residence is situated disturbingly close to Auschwitz concentration camp, where unspeakable horror unfolds just out of sight. Rudolf's wife, Hedwig, is deeply engrossed in the maintenance of their luxurious home, while their children play unaware of the grim realities nearby. Rudolf continues his duties at the camp with a chilling detachment, compartmentalizing his professional life from his personal life.

As the story progresses, the stark contrast between the serene daily life of the family and the brutal atrocities committed nearby becomes increasingly unsettling. The ambient tension grows as occasional disturbances from the camp start to infiltrate the family's insulated world, challenging their carefully maintained ignorance and denial. Moments of disquiet seep into their tranquil existence, suggesting an underlying awareness of the horrors they are complicit in. The narrative remains fixated on this juxtaposition, painting a harrowing picture of moral oblivion amidst unspeakable evil. The unspoken dread compounds as the family's veneer of normalcy is persistently undermined by the proximity to mass suffering, raising poignant questions about complicity and the nature of evil.