Markus gets attacked by a likely environmental activist and hires the former police officer Erik Bäckström in the hope of tracing the perpetrator. The police cadet Peter, who is Erik's nephew, is also involved in the investigation.

The body if Johannes Fresk is found, and the police regard it as a hit and run. However, Peter has other suspicions. Erik realizes that it can be a murder and tries to find the evidence before it's too late.

Erik wakes up at the hospital, but walks away to meet with Markus and the South Africans for bear hunting. When they get attacked by Benjamin in the hunting lodge, Erik understands that Benjamin has evidence on Markus.

Erik breaks into Markus home in search of Benjamin's computer, but is caught by Karl. Peter begs Erik to turn himself in.

Peter realizes that Erik didn't leave by himself and brings Bella to track him down. At the same time, a violent showdown begins in the woods where Erik is fighting for his life.