In the heart of Victorian London, amidst the bustling streets and towering factories, lies the grim workhouse of St. Lazarus. Within its cold, unforgiving walls, a cast of desperate souls struggle to survive the harsh realities of poverty and despair. From the orphaned child, Nancy, to the fallen woman, Mary, and the elderly pauper, Tom, each inmate bears the weight of their own tragic past. As they navigate the labyrinthine corridors and endure the relentless labor, their lives intertwine...