Martina Valentini Marinaz

At the end of the 19th century, somewhere in the outskirts of the Russian Empire, a doctor administers a lethal overdose of ether to a young woman – the object of his desire. After getting away with his crime, he finds employment in a fortress, where he continues his experiments with ether to manage pain and manipulate human behaviour. Despite his evilness, it is not too late for his soul to be saved from eternal damnation…

In a world where love is rarely simple, two people find themselves drawn to each other despite the expectations and struggles surrounding them. As family ties, personal choices, and difficult circumstances test their bond, they must decide how far they are willing to go to protect what they feel.