Argon diagnoses Poquelin's hypochondria and offers to fake his death in a legendary play.
In 1673 Brussels, barber surgeon Argon (Kozlovsky) meets actor Poquelin (Molière), who suffers from hypochondria. Argon diagnoses him and proposes faking his death through a legendary play, leading to a secret deal with the Guild of Barbers. The story blends historical fiction with black comedy, revealing how Molière's 'death' was staged.