An elderly man, recently attacked and left vulnerable, reveals that Belle, his loyal companion of eight years, is missing, deepening his isolation after losing his wife and having his children far away. As he struggles with loneliness, he worries that a distinct aroma from his home could attract dangerous attention, threatening his survival in a changed and hostile neighborhood. When unexpected knocking occurs late at night, he faces the rising threat that his temporary safety may be compromised, forcing him to decide how to protect himself amid uncertain dangers ahead.