In the 1950s, a film producer juggling an epic shoot and an eccentric cast finds himself in the midst of a conspiracy worthy of a thriller. Eddie Mannix, the man behind the curtain at a major Hollywood studio, must deal with a series of crises that will test his patience and skills. As he tries to keep everything running smoothly, his brightest star is kidnapped by a group of communist filmmakers aiming to expose the truth behind the glamorous facades of the industry.
With a cast that includes an actor who can’t act, an actress who unexpectedly becomes the protagonist’s girlfriend, and a director with very peculiar visions, Eddie faces challenges ranging from reducing drama on set to trying to maintain a fragile balance in his personal life. As he navigates a sea of absurdities, the chaos he becomes entangled in not only shakes up his work life but also forces him to reevaluate his life and the choices he has made.
Amidst adventures filled with humor and witty exchanges, Eddie must rescue his missing star and confront the realities of the world in which he works, where illusion constantly intertwines with truth. In the end, his journey reveals that despite the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, real life always has its unexpected twists and lessons to teach.