Aspiring Albanian writer Altin arrives in Italy in the 90s, working in a butcher shop until he auditions for a reality show for writers, seeing a chance to succeed with his book "The Journey of Ismail." However, his journey leads him to discover the dark side of wealth and success, as well as revenge, loneliness, and extreme poverty.
Altin in the city
Altin, a young Albanian writer, leaves his homeland for Italy, seeking literary stardom. However, his plans are derailed when he finds himself working in a butcher shop. Fate intervenes when he stumbles upon an audition for a reality TV show designed for writers, offering him a shot at publishing...