In the Midwest of the United States rampant serial killer. He kidnaps women, and after he kills them, flays them, for which he is nicknamed "Buffalo bill". The FBI is doing everything possible to stop the criminal, but they can not find a single clue that would help to get on his trail. In light of the situation, they decide to seek help from the dangerous killer Hannibal Lecter, now serving a sentence in one of the psychiatric hospitals. The case involves a young Intern Clarice Starling. Lecter agrees help, but only under one condition: girl must to devote his in the details its life. For lack of choice, Clarice has no choice but to meet...