On September 19, 1998, German Oliver Hartwinposted a notice on the Internet, looking for a volunteer willing to be eaten by him. Soon, a man named Simonis invited to Oliver's residence and disappears from public view. When people realize the seriousness of the situation and call the police, it is eventually discovered that Simon has become Oliver's lunch. The incident shocked the country and quickly made headlines around the world.
Years later, psychology graduate student Katie Armstrongtravels to Germany to research and write a dissertation on Oliver, eager to uncover the secrets behind her behavior.
