When grunge punk UCLA history major, Kate Jensen researches her great-grandfather's descent into hysteria at Lima Peru's infamous "Casa Matusita", she unwittingly starts a dangerous journey of discovery. En route, she meets former priest, Father Robert who has his own agenda with the alleged cursed property. Together, they embark on a trek through time, unravelling the truth and the connection to Robert's brother, who perished at the house under suspicious circumstances.
Esben fakes his own death, so he can flee WWI and return to his beloved wife Kirstine and son Karl after 3 years. But everything has changed in his absence. A charming German Officer, Gerhard, has replaced his role as the father, and is trying hard to win Kirstines heart. From his hideout, Esben becomes a witness to a true nightmare and he must fight for love, survival and to save his family
