In a North Dublin housing estate Char's mother goes missing. When she returns Char is determined to uncover the truth of her disappearance and unearth the dark secrets of her family.

纪念摄影师布罗克布伦纳哈塞特是著名的，他在维多利亚时期的爱尔兰拍摄死者的技术。当一系列的谋杀威逼到布罗克的信用时，一位侦察把他拖进了对都柏林犯法腹部的查询拜访中。