A controversial issue that reflects a part of Tunisia's cultural heritage in the countryside, it takes the viewer on a journey of tension and conflict between myth and reality, through a story revolving around the dark transformations that can occur when white magic, known as "fortification" for little girls or "Tasfih," turns into demonic possession, entering terrifying dimensions that touch on both religion and science.

Mohamed, a steelworker shattered by the death of his friend in a tragic accident, lives with a piece of rusted metal lodged in his head. As the rust spreads through his body, he rises against corruption, becoming a symbol of resistance and sacrifice.

"In Three Layers Of Darkness" follows Ghassen, a young Tunisian man, in his quest to obtain a visa, addressing the themes of immigration and perseverance against bureaucratic injustice for a fundamental right: freely moving in this world.