A dreamer-scientist is trying to unravel the structure of the world, surrounded by an infinitely high wall called the Edge. But the Edge is only teasing and is in no hurry to reveal secrets. In addition, life throws up a whole heap of problems that have to be solved, constantly being distracted from work - a sect of edge-worshippers demands an immediate end to experiments, a former friend is taking revenge for the affairs of bygone days, a daughter is in love with a school teacher, and his wife is about to leave. And when life becomes completely unbearable, creatures come from the depths of the subconscious...