The documentary series tells the story of a high-profile scandal that shook the foundations of the Swedish Academy. At the center of the events is Jean-Claude Arnault, an influential cultural figure. He is accused of years of sexual harassment and abuse of power. Because of these allegations, the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Literature was postponed in 2018 for the first time in decades. The film explores the mechanisms of silence within elite circles and the struggle of women for the truth.