Police officer Warden is sent to a secluded island to search for a missing coworker. During his discussions with the locals, he encounters Skoll, an outcast in the community. Skoll is unpleasant, completely devoid of empathy for others, and appears to regard everyone with disdain, except for himself. Nevertheless, Warden is intrigued by his naive demeanor—he cannot conceal the fact that he possesses knowledge of something—and continues to pursue him. Eventually, Warden uncovers evidence at Skoll's residence that indicates his colleague may have been murdered...