A philosophy professor introduces her students to the concept of a dead God and raises the question of the presence of irrational evil in human nature. Her sister, who is a gynecologist tasked with reducing the number of abortions in the city of N., comes to visit her. Shortly thereafter, she performs an illegal abortion – the patient claims to be carrying the Antichrist – and takes the embryo home with her. What is happening in this city of N.? Is it a triumph of evil or just the opposite?