In 1830s Paris, a renowned detective named Vidocq vanishes while battling an elusive assassin known as the Alchemist. Vidocq's young biographer, Etienne Boisset, seeks revenge for his mentor's death by taking up the investigation.
Vidocq
A brilliant detective, once a skilled thief, meets a tragic end in 19th century Paris, leaving behind an unresolved case of enigmatic lightning strikes.