The film abandons traditional trifles and structure, prioritizing metaphors, emotions, and interpretations over historical content. Every word and frame is carefully crafted to be significant. The story unfolds on a single train ride, where ailing composer Gustav Mahler and his wife Alma confront the decay of their marriage and dying love. Each word sparks memories of the past, revealing pivotal moments from Mahler's life that illuminate his current state.

Mahler
The film follows Gustav Mahler's life story through a series of flashbacks, set against the backdrop of a train ride where he and his wife reflect on their tumultuous marriage.