Seth, an amateur actor on his first big production, who has fallen in love with the lead actress, Joanna's, character. In order to spend more time with her, he has purposely been ruining takes. The story begins as he ruins the 38th take of the last scene. The director decides to take a short break before a final attempt. Seth, still in character, pursues Joanna trying to spend more time with her character 'Lily', but Joanna, being a professional actress, is tired of Seth constantly messing up. The film climaxes with Seth's realization that Joanna is not 'Lily' when she confronts him about his unprofessional behavior on the production. Seth is devastated and cannot continue with the last take. He struggles to act in love since he no longer feels it, but knows he has to deliver. That is the moment he finally learns how to act.