In a remote village where aggressive crows terrorize anyone foolish enough to reveal their face, the inhabitants have learned to survive through either masks or resigned acceptance, covering their features with their bare hands as penance for an unexplained curse. The protagonist belongs to this second group of fatalists, yet glimpses something unexpected between their fingers—a chance to challenge the oppressive doctrine they've always been forced to obey. What begins as a small act of defiance against centuries of submission sets the stage for a personal journey that questions the very nature of the village's affliction and whether freedom lies in confronting the darkness overhead.