Waiting for the Barbarians

In a secluded border settlement, a dedicated colonial magistrate is faced with internal turmoil as he witnesses the arrival of an unyielding army colonel seeking information on an imminent rebellion among the inhabitants. The magistrate, who prides himself on upholding justice and fairness, finds his convictions tested by the brutal methods employed by the colonel to extract confessions from the terrified locals. As tensions rise and the tension between duty and moral compass intensifies, this gripping tale explores the consequences of blind loyalty, the corruption that can emerge in times of crisis, and the impact on individuals caught in a web of oppressive authority.