In 1930s London, a young idealist named William Friese-Greene becomes obsessed with the idea of capturing movement in a magic box. His passion for cinema consumes him and turns into his sole reason for living. As the plot progresses, we see him face numerous obstacles, from a lack of funds to the absence of support in a world where his dream is considered madness.
Despite the adversities, William overflows with creativity and surrounds himself with a variety of personalities: from a group of bohemian artists who encourage him to move forward to inventors and technicians who provide him with unique insights. Throughout his journey, the dilemmas of innovation, art, and perseverance are explored, while his relationship with a beloved muse becomes complicated due to his almost obsessive dedication to work.
With a visual style that combines dramatization and the use of archival footage, the story immerses us in the real history of the invention of cinema, portraying the life of a visionary who defies the social conventions of his time. As difficulties stack up and failure looms as an imminent possibility, the audience will be drawn into a journey where love, ambition, and the magic of cinema intertwine, leaving a question lingering in the air: how far are you willing to fight for your dreams?