In a post-war Germany marked by disillusionment and the shadow of war, a solitary inventor named Philip is a prisoner of his own mind. Passionate about art and creativity, his life revolves around the construction of automatons, which serve as both a fascination and an escape from the reality that surrounds him. One day, after a series of strange events, Philip finds himself at a crossroads when his latest and most impressive automaton, a doll of extraordinary beauty named Olympia, comes to life and becomes his obsession.
As he deepens his relationship with Olympia, Philip becomes ensnared in a haunting game between reality and illusion. The love he feels for the doll quickly transforms into a tragic quest for perfection, leading him to question the nature of humanity and his own desires. His world crumbles as his friends and family begin to notice his strange connection with the doll, and chaos ensues in his emotional and social life.
With an atmosphere of mystery and unsettling romanticism, the story unfolds in a setting of shadows and light, where love walks hand in hand with madness. As the line between the real and the artificial blurs, Philip must confront the consequences of his choices and the fact that true love may be unattainable, even in a world where creation can seem more real than life itself.