Inspired by mass murders of Jews by residents of small Polish towns during the Holocaust, Aftermath tells the story of two brothers of a fictional town years after the war has ended. Franek upon his return home after 20 years discovers that Jozek has been ostracized from the community, and constantly receives various threats. As Franek and Jozek struggle to rebuild their relationship, they are drawn into a gothic tale of intrigue. The two brothers eventually uncover a dark secret that forces them to confront the history of their family and their hometown.