In a small Swedish village, a famous movie actor returns home to shoot a film. The anticipation is palpable, and the locals are both excited and nervous, especially a young man from the community who idolizes the star. As the filming progresses, the complexity of the protagonist’s life is revealed, as he struggles with the pressures of fame, the ghosts of his past, and a growing sense of isolation.
The day-to-day of the production intertwines with the hearts and secrets of the villagers, who see in the actor a projection of their own desires and frustrations. However, as the story unfolds, the lines between reality and fiction blur, and the actor begins to question his own identity. The arrival of a mysterious woman in his life adds further tension, leading him to an exciting emotional dilemma that pushes him to confront his own personal history.
With a poetic and often melancholic approach, the narrative explores themes of loneliness, the search for authenticity, and the inevitable disconnection that often accompanies fame. In an introspective and moving journey, the protagonist faces an internal struggle that culminates in a powerful climax, leaving everyone around him to reflect on their own lives and the masks they wear. All of this unfolds while camera and village intertwine in a dance of light and shadow.