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In this frantic relic of silent-era slapstick, Marcel Perez crafts a chaotic ballet centered on a visually impaired tonsorial artist. The narrative unfolds within the claustrophobic, lather-slicked confines of a barbershop where the protagonist—navigating a world of shadows—wields a straight razor with a terrifyingly nonchalant dexterity. As a succession of increasingly apprehensive patrons occupy the chair, the film transforms into a rhythmic exploration of physical peril and comedic timing. It is a masterclass in the 'comedy of errors' trope, where the vulnerability of the barber creates a precarious tension with the vanity of his clients. The film eschews traditional melodrama for a relentless, kinetic energy, utilizing the shop as a stage for sophisticated sight gags that challenge the viewer's perception of disability and professional competence in a burgeoning industrial society.