At a strict Catholic boarding school for boys, Father Goddard is a stern and influential priest who commands respect from his students. Among them is young Benjamin Stanfield, whom Goddard favors for his earnestness and commitment. When Benjamin befriends Blakey, a rebellious and skeptical boy, their influence on each other becomes increasingly evident. Amid this tense environment, Benjamin engages in regular confession sessions with Father Goddard. He confesses to minor mischievous acts, which Goddard dismisses as typical adolescent behavior. However, the confessions take a dark turn when Benjamin starts to reveal more disturbing thoughts and deeds. As moral boundaries blur, Father Goddard is torn between his duty to protect his students and the sanctity of the confessional.

The situation escalates when Benjamin's confessions become increasingly sinister, pushing Father Goddard to confront the disturbing realities unfolding around him. His authority and faith are tested as he grapples with the veracity of Benjamin's words and the growing sense of dread they instill. The tension mounts, leading to a series of psychological and moral confrontations that raise questions about truth, responsibility, and redemption. The once clear lines of right and wrong become obscured, leaving Father Goddard to face the consequences of his actions and inactions in a climactic revelation that challenges his core beliefs.