1938: Captain Konrad Ockenfels returns from his last sea voyage with two paintings by the artist Bragolin from Venice. Unbeknownst to him, there are things that should not be painted. 2008: Fleeing from an unhappy marriage, Hannah Abel takes a position with the wealthy Ockenfels family in Remagen. She is very impressed by the old Rhine villa, but she struggles to connect with Helene Ockenfels. The elderly lady believes Hannah is part of a conspiracy and wants to steal from her. Hannah does not give up and eventually earns her trust. Soon, Helene shares stories about her marriage to Konrad Ockenfels, who seemingly, driven by demons, tried to kill her. However, all the clues from the past that Hannah discovers in the villa tell a different story. Is Mrs. Ockenfels suffering from early dementia, or is there more to it? As the disturbing G.