In a world filled with broken dreams and disillusionments, a middle-aged salesman, Willy Loman, struggles to keep his life and family afloat amidst the harsh reality of his failed career. With the hope that his unwavering optimism will allow him to achieve the success that has been elusive, Willy is bound to his illusions of greatness and the desire for his sons, Biff and Happy, to follow a path of prosperity. However, the pressure and emotional toll lead him to an increasingly intense internal struggle, revealing his own insecurities and the shadow of a past filled with lost opportunities.
As the story unfolds, family traumas and the unrealistic expectations that Willy has projected onto his sons are unearthed. Biff, once the pride of his father, returns home with withered dreams that contrast sharply with Willy's idealized vision of him. Happy, on the other hand, tries to follow in his father's footsteps, trapped in a cycle of mediocrity. The situation becomes increasingly hopeless, culminating in an outcome that challenges traditional notions of success and happiness. With a powerful exploration of life, the individual's struggle against the system, and the search for identity, this story becomes a heartbreaking portrait of what it means to be human in a ruthless world.