After a year of service on the ship, Navy Lieutenant Sam Drake dreams of spending a vacation in his hometown, where the girl he loves is waiting for him. However, Sam's wishes are not destined to come true. On his first day on shore, he witnesses an unexpected and inexplicable death. The police version - suicide - does not seem convincing to the lieutenant. Having served as a reporter before the war, he decides to undertake his own investigation, which almost ends in disaster for him.