A once grand but now shabby ballroom is lit with dimmed chandeliers. A gentleman, dressed in an over the top, dapper style strolls across threadbare Persian rugs. He balances a thin, crystal champagne flute in his hand, but it’s clear he is not drinking. Expressions of joy fill the room around him and laughter echoes off ornate moldings. In contrast, he appears almost detached, a bit of discomfort playing on his face. The camera angle is medium close-up, showing the character’s subtle reactions. Despite the festive atmosphere, its colors are muted, emphasizing an underlying melancholy. A slow-moving tracking shot follows his journey, making others blur into vague figures as he becomes the focus, further enhancing his solitude amongst the crowd.