Winter has descended upon a small southern Norwegian town in the late 19th century, bringing with it a sense of change and renewal. Dr. Thomas Stockmann, a respected and successful medical resident, has returned to his hometown with his family after years away, hoping to revitalize the local Health Institute at Kirsten Springs. However, his brother Peter, the town mayor and board chair, takes credit for Thomas' success, and their differing values and motivations threaten to tear the community apart.
An Enemy of the People
A lone scientist battles against a small town's powerful interests after uncovering the truth about their supposedly therapeutic hot springs being contaminated.