In the bustling years of silent cinema, a young actress named Ivy feels trapped between the illusion of stardom and the harsh reality of the film industry. After moving to Hollywood with big dreams and a suitcase full of hopes, Ivy finds herself in a world where fame can be fleeting and success is often bought at a high price. She quickly realizes that the competition is fierce and many of her fellow actresses are willing to do anything to land a role.
Desperate to stand out, Ivy is seduced by the prospect of a powerful producer who offers her a deal that seems too good to be true. In exchange for her soul—a metaphor for her authenticity and principles—she could become the star she has always dreamed of being. As she plunges deeper into this dark game, Ivy begins to lose her essence, and the lights of fame start to overshadow her soul.
With her heart torn between the desire to succeed and her need to stay true to herself, Ivy battles the shadows that threaten to consume her completely. In a dramatic confrontation with her own reflection and the truths of the industry, she realizes that every decision comes at a cost. Her journey, a portrait of the lights and shadows in the pursuit of fame, becomes an existential dilemma that many artists know all too well.