Watch Prometheus Triumphant

Janick is a young man who is living in Europe it one of the hardest period in the continent's history, the great plague of the 19th century. He is a doctor who has some fairly radical views on life and death, and doesn't mind in the least bit sharing his ideas with the rest of the community. He is labeled insane and sent into exile by members of the community. While in exile, Janick learns that his wife is ill and will die shortly. However, after her body is discovered by a mad scientist that has been hiding in the shadows, a new life may be in the works.