Hanna Dunckers' friend Ingrid finds her childhood sweetheart Vidar dead. Signs point to murder, and Hanna, along with her colleagues at the Kalmar police, begins to question neighbours and delve into the complex past of the deceased. The mystery deepens as the truth about the relationship between Ingrid and Vidar is unravelled and a sudden illness puts Hanna's composure to the test. Meanwhile, Hanna's brother Kristoffer returns to the island of Öland for the trial concerning the murder of Ester Jensen. His past burdens weigh heavily as he joins Hanna and Isak in their shared life, raising questions about the events that happened 17 years ago when Hanna's father was convicted of murder. The fourth part of the Öland crimes series explores the impact of past sins on the present, the struggle to escape the shadows of a crime, and the enduring ties to one's hometown.
