Set in the early 1900s, this period drama follows Josef, a former construction worker who once found joy in dancing on steel beams high above the city. Now, he works as a janitor at a circus. When the circus owner notices Josef’s fearless trapeze skills, he decides to team him up with his daughter, Alice, an aerialist, for a daring aerial duet. The film presents a romanticized portrayal of circus life, featuring a worn-out angel in a shabby, feathered costume.