In a vibrant suburb of Dakar, positioned along the picturesque Atlantic coastline, the anticipation of a new era looms as a futuristic tower is set for its grand unveiling. However, the construction workers, who tirelessly labored on this monumental project, find themselves in a dire predicament as they have not received their wages for months. Frustrated and desperate, they devise a plan one fateful night to escape their hardships by heading to Spain via the sea, in search of a hopeful future. Among these brave souls is Souleiman, the devoted lover of Ada. Yet, tragedy ensues as Ada is already bound to another through an arranged marriage to the wealthy Omar.

As the days inch closer to her wedding, Ada is engulfed in worry concerning Souleiman’s destiny, anxiously awaiting news of his well-being. On what should be the happiest day of her life, disaster strikes: Omar’s bed unexpectedly ignites in flames during what appears to be an arson attack. This shocking event prompts the allocation of a young detective, whose job it is to delve into the intricate mystery surrounding the incident.

In the aftermath, Ada finds herself embroiled in suspicion, subjected to relentless interrogations and a virginity test that compound her distress. Simultaneously, Fanta, a close friend, along with the young detective, begins to exhibit strange symptoms linked to an inexplicable illness. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes evident that something more sinister is occurring; the spirits of the men who perished at sea have returned, seeking revenge for their lost wages by possessing the inhabitants of Dakar each night. Their primary target? The affluent tycoon who denied them their hard-earned pay—a man whose actions forced them into the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. They threaten the destruction of the towering monument unless their grievances are addressed.

Ultimately, the now-possessed tycoon finds himself coerced into digging their graves as a means of granting peace to the vengeful spirits, but amid this chaos, Souleiman’s yearning is singular— to reunite with Ada. Unfortunately, he now inhabits the body of the young detective, inducing fear in Ada initially. However, as she confronts and interacts with the returning spirits, including Fanta who has also become a vessel for one of the souls, she gradually begins to empathize with their plight, leading to a poignant, final night together with the new Souleiman.

In an intense twist, while reviewing footage from the unsettling wedding, the detective unveils the startling truth—under the influence of Souleiman’s spirit, he inadvertently set the fire. With this revelation, he resolves the mystery and lays the spirit’s restless soul to rest.

This gripping narrative intertwines themes of love, loss, and the struggle for justice, showcasing the poignant experiences of its characters as they navigate the challenging waters of both the living and the spirit world in their pursuit of peace and closure.