In a small village in the last century, a lonely inventor finds himself trapped in the routine of his daily life, always seeking the perfect moment to leave his mark on the world. One day, while working in his workshop, he develops a mysterious device that can measure time in a unique way: it can assign to each person the amount of time they have left to live. Although he initially considers it merely a scientific curiosity, he soon realizes the power his invention holds over the lives of others.
News of the device spreads throughout the village, causing a mix of excitement and fear among the inhabitants. Some see the opportunity to live without fear, while others are distressed by the knowledge of their future. The inventor, caught between the despair of those seeking answers and his sense of responsibility, faces moral dilemmas about how his creation affects the lives of those around him.
Meanwhile, he falls in love with a young woman from the village, whose life becomes intertwined with his invention. As their romance develops, the inventor realizes that time is a much more complex resource than he imagined, and that love and happiness cannot be measured or controlled. The story culminates in an exciting conclusion that tests his ethics and feelings, leading him to reconsider what it truly means to live.