Topic is the boundary-pushing streaming service from First Look Entertainment for thrillers, mysteries, dramas and documentaries from around the world, serving viewers who crave entertainment beyond the mainstream. Whether it’s a Nordic-noir crime thriller (The Killing), an Italian supernatural political drama (The Miracle), or a mind-blowing paranormal mystery from Russia (Dead Mountain), Topic expands your view of the world.
Working as lowly criminal “muscle,” Christian aspires to be so much more. Yet, despite his ambitions, mob boss Lino refuses to promote him. When trouble strikes, an unrelenting pain in Christian’s hands proves to hide a deeper meaning.
Weakened by the pain in his hands, Christian resorts to questionable tactics to get his job done. Meanwhile, Vatican postulator Matteo catches wind about Christian’s hands and begins to sniff around.
Christian finds himself banished from the city and quickly lands in hot water. But after he finds help in an unexpected place, Christian decides to investigate his hands further. Meanwhile, Matteo zeroes in on Christian.
An interaction with Lino’s wife, Anna, leaves Christian fearing the worst—and sends him on the run. But all is not as he suspects, and Lino makes Christian a surprising offer. Meanwhile, Matteo makes an important discovery.
