A man claiming to be Evan Weber, the long-lost son presumed dead, arrives at the family estate seeking recognition. He reveals a scar from his childhood and describes twenty years of brutal captivity. However, his father, Mr. Weber, accuses him of being a fraud sent by conspirators, noting the scar appears fresh and fabricated, and has him thrown out. As the father's other family members argue that the search is attracting parasites, a new claimant named Evan arrives at the door.