On a quiet Sunday morning during the summer of 1912, a somewhat solitary veteran painter heads to his family home in the countryside, far from his hectic world in Paris. His intention is to enjoy a day of peace to reflect and work on his paintings. However, his arrival is not that simple. The atmosphere in the house is laden with nostalgia and memories, and the artist soon finds himself caught in a whirlwind of emotions and family dynamics.
As he reminisces about old times, he encounters his wife and daughter, reflecting his own frustrations and unfulfilled dreams. Conversations flow between past joys and repressed resentments, revealing the underlying tensions that have always lingered in his life. As the day unfolds, he begins to question his place in the world and the authenticity of his art, plunging into an internal quest that goes beyond painting.
With a captivating visual aesthetic, the film presents a delicate portrait of everyday life, exploring solitude and human connections in a corner of the world where time seems to stand still. Every action and gaze of the characters reveals more about their pasts, dreams, and the inevitability of the passage of time. On this singular day in the countryside, the painter confronts his own life, his relationships, and the search for his true artistic identity.