A Guy, a writer who is at an impasse, torn between what he wants to do—drink to forget what bothers him and keeps him from writing — and what he needs to do — take responsibility for his relationship problems, stop drinking, and write.

The famous short-story by worldwide known writer Edgar Allan Poe takes a twisted and never seen turn when adapted to the the controversial and harsh world of the Portuguese dictatorship times of the "New State" in the 20th century.