An eminent psychiatrist vanishes from his office, and the last person to see him is a troubled patient named Michael. The hospital director, Dr Greenberg, is called in to help. He insists on interviewing Michael, despite the warnings of Nurse Peterson, who understands all too well the devastating loss that still haunts Dr Greenberg. Michael prattles on about elephants and opera (with the occasional hint of murder and foul play), luring the hospital director into a devious trap. Dr Greenberg will have to face the truth of his actions, and the price he pays for redemption will be a heavy one...