A harrowing tale of 12-year-old Carlos, who, following his father’s death, is sent to the Santa Lucía School under the care of Headmistress Carmen and Professor Casares. The boy’s father was a rebel killed in battle against Franco’s regime. And although the shelter is overcrowded with children, the school principal compassionately takes young Carlos in.
After a quarter-century in the paper industry, Yu Man-su had become a highly skilled professional. He had bought and renovated the country house that had belonged to his father and considered himself a happy family man and a successful person, which is why his sudden dismissal came as such a shock. Due to the industry crisis, he is unable to find a job in his field, and after a few months, Man-su faces the prospect of losing his home. Out of desperation, he decides to physically eliminate his competitors for a position at his dream company—other unemployed misfits with impressive résumés.
In the late 19th century, he terrorized all of London, murdering and maiming prostitutes. Scotland Yard assigns the young and ambitious Inspector Anthony Selby to track him down. However, the investigation hits a dead end until the detective’s friend Cynthia steps in...
Her job is to write letters. Her name is Violet Evergarden. Several years have passed since the war ended, a war that left deep scars on many. The world is gradually finding peace, and people are returning to their normal lives. Violet is trying to learn to live without the person who matters most to her, but one day she receives a letter, and a spark of hope is reignited in her heart.
When a decaying Russian satellite crashes on the island, the Professor uses a key component for a barometer. With that device, he learns that a massive wave is going to swamp the island. In desperation, the castaways lash their huts together into one structure in order to have any chance to ride the disaster out.
England, 17th century. Lord Whitman is waging a bloody war against witchcraft, and many villagers have fallen victim to his cruelty. Determined to destroy the lord’s family, the High Witch summons the Banshees.
Old friends Chuck and Ferdie work at a gas station. By chance, their paths cross with those of Moose, a gangster on the run from the police, who, however, is soon killed. As a token of gratitude for staying with him until the end, the gangster manages to hand them papers certifying ownership of his old mansion—the house where the gangster had hidden his loot. However, besides Chuck and Ferdie, other claimants to the money also appear.
Peggy, who has recently been released from a psychiatric hospital, is attacked by a stranger who tries to strangle her. Her young husband, Robert, refuses to believe what has happened and takes her to the village where he works as a schoolteacher. But even there, Peggy cannot find peace; she feels as though she is being watched, and soon the attack happens again.
The postwar years. Police officer Goro Murakami has his gun stolen on a bus. In his search for the missing weapon, he is forced to visit many parts of Tokyo, including secret hideouts, slums, and vacant lots. Meanwhile, several murders are committed using the stolen gun.
