In a world ravaged by fear and oppression, a humble Jewish barber, marked by the scars of war, finds himself trapped in a totalitarian regime that dangerously resembles the rise of fascism. After years of fighting on the front lines, he returns to his neighborhood at a time when freedom and hope seem like a distant dream. As the tyranny of the dictator looms over society, the barber involuntarily becomes the target of repression and violence.
Meanwhile, the dictator has turned into a caricatured figure, an egotistical tyrant who confuses his ambition with authority. From his luxurious palace, he plans to expand his dominion but ignores the voices of the people crying out for peace. However, fate plays a trick on both of them: after an unexpected event, the barber is forced to assume the identity of the dictator, becoming a sort of accidental hero.
As chaos unfolds, the barber attempts to redirect the fate of his country, defending the dignity and humanity of all, even as he confronts an enemy who laughs at the suffering of others. With a blend of satire and deep reflection on power and morality, the story explores the struggle of the individual against an oppressive system, all wrapped in a bittersweet tone that seeks to inspire the human spirit to resist. A comedy full of hearts, claims, and the hope for a new dawn.