By the 19th century, humanity has developed technology that allows for the reanimation of corpses. Lacking the capacity for individual thoughts or emotions, these corpses are programmed by humans to serve as laborers in various occupations. However, this new technology has a drawback. While science may restore the corpses' ability to move, it cannot restore what every corpse loses at death: the soul. Yet, Doctor Victor Frankenstein, who disappeared shortly after his groundbreaking work on corpse reanimation, is rumored to have revived the only corpse that possesses a soul. Driven by the pursuit of this scientific knowledge, London medical student John Watson aims to keep his promise to his late partner, Friday. After being recruited by a government agency, Watson sets out to find Frankenstein's notes, which he believes contain the key to the secrets of the soul. During his search, Watson discovers the harsh realities of the emerging corpse technology and the price he must pay to further his research.