An enthralling and immersive narrative of fixation, ideal for enthusiasts of the dark academia genre and admirers of Donna Tartt’s novel “The Secret History.” Following a decade-long incarceration for the alleged murder of a dear companion – a crime of uncertain attribution – Oliver Marks emerges from confinement only to encounter the detective responsible for his imprisonment, Detective Colborne, who is on the brink of retirement. Colborne’s impending retirement prompts him to seek the truth about the events that transpired a decade ago.
During his tenure as a budding actor specializing in Shakespearean studies at an esteemed performing arts conservatory, Oliver observes a recurring pattern among his exceptionally talented peers – both on and off the stage – assuming roles such as villain, hero, tyrant, and temptress. Conversely, Oliver feels relegated to a perpetual supporting role within other people’s narratives. However, as casting dynamics shift among the instructors, a good-natured competition takes a sinister turn, causing the boundary between theatrical performances and real life to blur dangerously. The situation culminates in tragedy, resulting in the untimely demise of one of the seven close-knit friends.
Consequently, the remaining individuals confront an unparalleled acting challenge – persuading both the authorities and themselves of their innocence.
