In a quiet hotel in Michigan, a writer named Richard Collier finds himself trapped in a spiral of melancholy, yearning for a love he has never experienced. One night, after attending a lecture, a mysterious pocket watch ignites a spark of inspiration, leading him to discover an old romance that took place in 1912. Richard becomes obsessed with the image of a beautiful stage actress of that time, Elise McKenna, whose portrait resembles an ecosystem of nostalgia and longing.
Following his instincts, Richard embarks on an emotional journey, resolutely determined to cross the barriers of time. With the help of a book on temporal regression, he begins to experience a journey that transports him to Elise's era. However, his romantic adventure is not without challenges; Richard faces the limitations of time, the opposition of those around Elise, and, above all, his own reality that threatens to sever the delicate thread of their connection.
As the love between Richard and Elise blossoms in a world where time is merely an illusion, they must confront the harsh truth of their fate. With a blend of dazzling period imagery and an evocative soundtrack, the story transforms into a meditation on lost love, desire, and the struggle to hold on to what is perhaps unattainable. Prepare to feel the magic of the ineffable in this heartwarming tale that transcends the boundaries of time.