Inspired by actual events that took place during the reign of King Louis XV, this film revisits the myth of the "Beast of Gevaudan," which supposedly killed a string of peasants in south France. When the King sends young detective Gregoire de Fronsac to investigate and kill this beast, he takes his friend Mani--a Mohawk Indian warrior--for his ancient Shaman knowledge. However, when their hunt is interrupted by lust, love, and mystery, the two are ill-prepared for their discovery.