Carlotta returns after 21 years, disrupting Ismael's life with Sylvia. As Ismael's film takes shape, so do the trials of his main character, Ivan Dédalus, a reckless diplomat. The film is a layered exploration of narrative, with Desplechin's unique ability to find light in darkness.
Ismael's Ghosts
The sudden return of his former creative partner throws a seasoned director's plans into chaos just as he's about to embark on a new and ambitious film venture.
