In the rural steppes of Anatolia, a group led by Commissar Naci, prosecutor Nusret, and Doctor Cemal embarks on a night-long search for a buried body. Accompanying them are two suspects who have confessed to the murder but are vague about the location of the corpse. As they traverse the desolate landscape, tensions rise among the men, leading to philosophical dialogues and revelations about their lives. The journey becomes an exploration of humanity, filled with moments of confusion, frustration, and brief flickers of hope, all set against the stark beauty of the Anatolian landscape.

As dawn approaches and exhaustion sets in, the characters’ interactions grow more profound, peeling back layers of their personalities and histories. The bleak setting acts as a silent observer to their struggles, both external and internal. Eventually, the journey takes a toll on everyone involved, revealing the complexities of truth, guilt, and the human condition. The deeper they delve into the night, the more obscure their sense of purpose becomes, leaving everyone changed by the experience long before they reach any definitive conclusion.