Peter Verås, a dedicated journalist working for Norway’s most esteemed newspaper, faces a life-altering error when he receives proof of financial misconduct from an unknown informant. Shockingly, the evidence implicates his own brother. Despite this, Peter continues his investigation, leading to the story’s publication and his brother’s subsequent suicide. Determined to uncover the identity of the mysterious source, Peter learns that it was, in fact, his brother. This revelation sets off a quest for the truth that entangles the media, influential politicians, and the financial elite. As Peter delves deeper, the pursuit becomes increasingly perilous for him and his brother’s family.