A struggling chemist, Bruno Davert, faces a bleak job market after being fired from his paper company position. Despite his efforts, he remains unemployed for three years, overwhelmed by competition for scarce job openings. As a last resort, Bruno is driven to desperation and considers drastic measures, including eliminating his rivals, to secure a spot at the thriving "Arcadia" company, his dream employer.
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A chemist, struggling to find employment after being laid off due to outsourcing, concocts a plan to eliminate his professional rivals, leading to a dramatic turn of events.