The story of a young painter, his ex-girlfriend, and his current girlfriend: one leaves only regrets in a dreamlike world, while the other faces helplessness in reality. The painter lives on the fringes of society, lost in illusion, and his girlfriend helps him find his way back to reality. He wins the gold prize, but after everything he has been through, it means little to him. At last, he understands what his proudest work in life truly is.