In a small French town, the life of a lonely watchmaker takes an unexpected turn when his passion for machinery and gears collides with love, tragedy, and fate. The protagonist, a man who manages to build an imposing wheel of fortune, becomes captivated by the beauty of his young adopted daughter, whose life is marked by a complex emotional conflict. Upon discovering that she falls in love with a daring and charismatic circus artist, a storm of jealousy and reckless desires is unleashed.
As the story unfolds, tensions rise between the quest for freedom and emotional entrapment. The wheel, symbolizing both fortune and tragedy, becomes the epicenter of their lives, delivering unexpected and heart-wrenching turns. Through spectacular visual imagery and an emotionally charged narrative, the characters confront the dilemmas of forbidden love and personal sacrifice.
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and cinematography that pays homage to silent film, the tale navigates between drama and comedy. With each turn of the wheel, the story reveals the fragility of family ties and the dangers of yearning for what cannot be had. A visual and emotional journey that invites reflection on life, love, and the fate that sometimes works against us.