This film portrays a pivotal moment in Vincent van Gogh's life. Set in June 1880, it depicts Van Gogh's time in the Borinage region of Wallonia, Belgium, where he shared in the hardships of local miners. Amidst his struggles with depression, Van Gogh finds solace in drawing. A chance planting of a sunflower seed becomes symbolic, marking the emergence of his vocation as a painter. The film uniquely blends live-action sequences with animation to represent Van Gogh's perspective.