The Man Who Went Up in Smoke

Alf Mattson, a seasoned journalist grappling with a crumbling marriage, drowns his sorrows at an ill-advised birthday bash. His wife's divorce announcement only adds fuel to his self-destructive spiral, culminating in a humiliating public fall on the streets of Stockholm. Saved from himself by a kind friend, Alf wakes up to a new day and a crucial deadline: he must fly to Budapest for an important report on Stockholm television.But as fate would have it, Alf's life takes a curious turn in the heart of Budapest. The city, with its labyrinthine streets and rich history, captivates him, while his professional obligations seem to slip further away. Mysteriously, he loses contact with everyone back home, disappearing without a trace.Through Alf's journey of self-discovery amidst the enigmatic charm of Budapest, the film delves into themes of personal transformation and the blurred lines between professional ambition and human connection.