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Summary

A canvas, a mirror, and the relentless march of time conspire against the celebrated actress Thora, whose image, immortalized by the smitten artist Bernhard, hangs in public exhibition. Bernhard's profound adoration for his subject is an open secret, yet it is not his gaze that truly disquiets Thora. Instead, a mundane, yet existentially crushing, discovery—a single strand of silver among her golden locks—sends her into a maelstrom of introspection. This nascent sign of senescence becomes a stark symbol, challenging her perceived allure and the very foundations of her career and identity. Is this the harbinger of a fading star, a diminishing beauty, and with it, the potential erosion of Bernhard's unwavering affection? The film meticulously dissects this intimate crisis, exploring the profound anxieties of an artist's muse grappling with the ephemeral nature of youth and the enduring power, or vulnerability, of love when confronted by the inevitable passage of years.

Synopsis

Bernhard has made a portrait of actress Thora and is exhibiting it. And Thora, who knows that Bernhard is in love with her, finds her first gray hair in front of the mirror. Is it a sign? Is her life and Bernhard slipping away from her?