From the critically acclaimed lars von trier, antichrist explores the relationship of a married couple after they lose their son to a tragic accident. The mother charlotte gainsbourg descends into a deep depression and her husband willem dafoe a therapist takes it upon himself to treat her. He decides for a successful recovery she must confront her worse fears and visit a cabin in the woods where she spent time the previous summer with her son. A story told in four chapters with a prologue and epilogue.