"Hard Skills" was inspired by the true story of a French serial killer, Paul (Jochen Hägele) whose methodical life begins to unravel after entering a liaison with Sasha (Tanya Iskona) a beautiful hitchhiker. Together, Paul and Sasha explore the sensual side of murder, unaware that they are being hunted by a couple of hired killers who work for pharmaceutical companies who fight for the supremacy over a new vaccine.