Samuel, residing in the Italian Alps, makes a compassionate choice to assist Chehreh, an Afghan woman, in reaching France. Their journey confronts the challenges posed by a harsh environment and the brutality of the men inhabiting the region.

A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so-called Spider Killer, who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.