In a remote, fog-covered village shrouded in mystery and superstition, a young woman named Giovanna arrives with the hope of starting anew after a tumultuous past. The villagers are initially wary of her outsider presence but gradually warm up to her genuine curiosity about their culture. Their lives are heavily influenced by strange customs, most notably the enigmatic time rituals that occur at the strike of each hour by the towering clock in the center of the village square. As Giovanna settles in, she befriends Matthias, a reclusive clockmaker deeply tied to these ancient traditions. Intrigued by his intricate craftsmanship and the secrets behind the village's unique clock systems, Giovanna starts to uncover what truly keeps time ticking in this isolated place.

As Giovanna delves deeper into the town's customs, she becomes enmeshed in their hidden truths and the power dynamics that govern the lives of the villagers. She discovers an underground struggle between tradition and modernity as a faction of villagers, led by the enigmatic and seemingly omnipresent Kazimir, seeks to overturn these age-old rituals. Tensions rise, and the clocks that once symbolized order become harbingers of chaos and unrest. As midnight approaches, Giovanna must navigate a web of deception and allegiance, choosing between protecting herself or becoming an agent of change in a world where time itself is both an ally and foe. Her choices unravel the delicate balance, challenging not only her beliefs but also the very fabric of reality in which everyone resides.