In the 1970s, a literature professor at a New York university, caught between the brilliance of his mind and the shadow of gambling, finds himself trapped in a spiral of self-destruction that promised more excitement than any novel. Coming from an affluent family, his life seems perfect, but every time he sits at a poker table, he becomes a puppeteer of his own ruin. The plot intensifies when he decides to bet not only his money but also his future and his life.
As the tension grows, he faces overwhelming debts, dangerous enemies, and the pressure of a potential breakup with his girlfriend, whom he loves and who is trying to pull him out of the dark abyss he has surrendered to. With every game, the line between triumph and loss becomes a cat-and-mouse game; adrenaline rushes through his veins as reality slips from his grasp.
A raw and fascinating portrait of gambling addiction, the film explores the pursuit of a more intense life through risk, questioning what it truly means to win. In a world where chance reigns, the protagonist teeters between life and death, wondering if there is a way back to sanity or if gambling, in the end, is the only possible destination. A moral journey that leaves the viewer reflecting on the line between pleasure and suffering.