The flim follows Congolese artist/photographer Mekhar Kivoso as he explores the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium, during its renovation. The objects he encounters are both captivating and alienating, embodying his cultural heritage. Through his camera, he discovers a macabre mausoleum of his cultural heritage. But instead of dwelling on the past, Mekhar uses it to project himself into the future.
