[1][2][3] The film takes place during the Second World War and tells about a rich German baron who despises the Nazi ideology, but at the same time tries to maintain neutrality.
In Colombia, he enters the elite circles of wealthy individuals who, despite their status, show little regard for honor or morality.
's life takes a dark turn when he becomes involved in a risky stock trading operation that leads to the loss of his fortune.
had reluctantly agreed to sign a document pledging cooperation with Nazi intelligence in exchange for permission to leave Germany—a commitment now being used to blackmail him.
The film portrays the gradual unraveling of a morally weak man who, devoid of integrity and political foresight, succumbs to his own self-destructive choices.