A man is afraid to go outside. When he was a child his beloved grandmother had told him “Go outside and burst into flames you shall!” A grown man now, he is content and happy living in his little house. One day there is a knock on his door and everything changes…

Small bursts of color in a world of gray are enticing temptations for the isolated protagonist of this animated fable. Endearing hand-drawn designs evoke the comfort of the familiar, but also the thrill of the unknown, while soothing voiceover narration gently guides us to an unexpected conclusion.