故事围绕虚构的律师彼得·克莱特曼的家庭展开。彼得在妻子安娜44岁生日当天将其谋杀，虽然他承认了罪行，但始终没有透露作案动机。剧情在两个时间线中展开。凶案发生后，彼得的长女薇薇在年轻警察蒂姆的帮助下，试图揭开父亲杀害母亲的原因。最终，彼得再次在自怜中犯下错误，这次罪行彻底摧毁了他的家庭。

When Peter snaps his actions cause his family ties to be broken forever, catapulting his three children into turmoil. His past finally catches up with