In a gray and melancholic town in California during the 1940s, we find Ed Crane, a barber with a monotonous and apathetic life. Invisible in his surroundings, Ed feels trapped in a loveless marriage with Doris, a woman seeking brilliance in her life through others. However, Ed’s routine takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that Doris is having an affair with the young, charming art student, Frank.
Disillusioned and consumed by a growing need for change, Ed is attracted to the idea of a risky scheme that could place him in the spotlight. Life presents him with the opportunity to become involved in a dark game of deception and betrayal, where murder occupies an unexpected throne. Through a series of impulsive decisions, Ed becomes a central character in a criminal mystery filled with unexpected twists.
With a narrative marked by the aesthetics of film noir, the story explores alienation, desperation, and the longing for recognition in a world that seems to ignore his existence. As the consequences of his actions unravel in a downward spiral, Ed becomes a reflection of his own lack of identity. The struggle between the desire to be seen and the tragic acceptance of his role as the shadow he is creates a powerful portrait of the human struggle to leave a mark in an indifferent world.