In a small village in Yugoslavia, two hardened schemers, a young man named Miki and his dreamer friend Goran, lead an austere life, trapped in the monotony of day-to-day existence. Both characters are framed within the sociopolitical context of the 1980s, where hopelessness and absurd humor intertwine in their quest for a better life. Miki, with a carefree attitude yet burdened by disillusionment, often finds himself engaged in philosophical conversations about life while trying to figure out how to escape his routine.
Everything takes an unexpected turn when they encounter an old watchmaker who reveals the existence of a magical artifact that promises to change their fortune. However, their search for the watch becomes a kind of erratic journey filled with unexpected twists and eccentric characters, each providing their own perspective on life, dreams, and friendship. With each encounter, Miki and Goran are forced to confront their own fears and longings as time moves inexorably forward.
Through a delightful collage of black humor and moments of reflection, the film explores the theme of hope in the face of adversity. With an ending that leaves more questions than answers, it becomes a mirror of the human condition, where the absurd and the poetic coexist in a world that seems to lack meaning. This masterpiece captures the essence of an era and of two souls in search of meaning in a chaotic universe.