Karmack is a strange place, somewhere in the American Midwest, that seems to be cut off from the rest of the world and where fatal accidents happen all the time. So many, in fact, that the city is planning to hire someone to be the bearer of bad news, and Frank Farrelli is the man chosen for the job. Thirty-something Frank has been unemployed since the local train station was closed years ago. He strives to be conscientious in carrying out his new duties. He has a bespoke black suit made for himself by a tailor who takes measurements by eye. In the office he meets Brenda, who was previously going out with Bob, and the jealous ex ends up beating Farelli’s best friend into a coma during a fight. Then two young women are hit by a train. Events spiral out of control, but the film keeps its cool. Bent Hamer once again demonstrates his strong sense for dark humour, which brings out the humanity in his bizarre heroes and heroines, with all of their shortcomings, instead of making them look like fools.