At the Gronty housing estate, the militia finds bodies of a young prostitute and a local communist activist. Journalist Witold Wanycz doesn't believe in the official version of events. He seeks the truth with the help of twentysomething years old Piotr.
Piotr starts his own investigation. He believes the murder is "something more" than the militia and prosecutor's office try to make the public believe. His journey through the dark part of the town begins.