A psychiatrist investigates a psychiatric institution for Vietnam War veterans, questioning whether they're faking their mental illnesses. Amidst his own inner struggles, he's drawn to a former astronaut's bizarre theories and debates about evil and God's existence.

The Ninth Configuration
A seasoned marine takes charge of a secluded psychiatric facility, employing unconventional methods to treat patients by allowing them to freely express their deepest desires and most fantastical dreams.