In a dark and gloomy city of post-war Europe, a young artist named Viktor finds himself trapped between despair and his yearning for recognition. His life changes dramatically when he discovers an ancient and mysterious gramophone at a flea market. Upon playing it, he realizes that the device has the ability to capture and amplify his deepest thoughts, allowing him to communicate with a world that had previously ignored him.
As Viktor begins to use the gramophone to his advantage, his art starts to flourish, and he becomes a revered figure among the city’s bohemians. However, the power of the gramophone also attracts the attention of dark forces wishing to seize his voice and the craft of sound manipulation that he has begun to master. As his success grows, so does the risk he faces, leading him down a path of despair, confusion, and ultimately, a struggle for control over his own life.
The young artist is faced with a crucial choice: will he continue to use the gramophone, risking his freedom and sanity, or will he abandon the power that art has bestowed upon him in an attempt to reclaim his life in reality? With a strident crescendo of emotions, the story explores themes of identity, the quest for truth, and the nature of art in a world that has lost its voice.