A soundstage that is barren is utilized to create a minimalist small-town setting in which a woman called Grace hides. The town offers to haven Grace provided that she is able to make it worth their effort and is two-faced, so Grace works hard underneath the employ of townspeople to secure their own favor. Tensions flare, however, and Grace's status like being a outsider provokes abuse and contempt contrary to the taxpayers of Dogville.