Lucjan Bohme is a debt collector in a small town in Lower Silesia. He is young, go-getting, well set in the world of lawyers, uncompromising and extremely effective. This is why Lucjan can enjoy the support of the local notables. As he reaches for new positions and honours, he arouses fear among his victims, who are the debtors. One day due to some dramatic events his life changes. He wants to repair the damage done but will he succeed?