New York, 1934 – Christopher “Chris” Cross, a late middle-aged cashier for a clothing retailer, is celebrated for 25 years of loyal service. His employer, J.J. Hogarth, presents him with a gold watch, leaving Chris feeling appreciated. However, as Chris watches Hogarth leave with his beautiful mistress, a seed of jealousy is planted in his heart.
On his way home, Chris encounters Kitty March being attacked by her boyfriend Johnny. Chris intervenes, unknowingly setting off a chain of events that will lead to betrayal and tragedy. Kitty, impressed by Chris’s demeanor, believes him to be a wealthy artist and manipulates him into renting her an apartment under false pretenses.
Johnny, in need of money, sees an opportunity to exploit Chris’s innocence and convinces Kitty to pose as the artist behind Chris’s work. With Kitty’s charm and deception, Chris’s art gains recognition, but he remains unaware of the deception behind his newfound success.
As the truth unravels, Chris’s life takes a dark turn. Betrayed by Kitty and facing accusations of plagiarism, Chris’s world crumbles. When faced with rejection and humiliation, Chris’s desperation leads him to commit a heinous crime that changes everything.
Caught in a web of lies and deceit, Chris’s life spirals out of control. As the consequences of his actions catch up to him, Chris finds himself haunted by the ghosts of his past. Will he find redemption, or is he doomed to live a life of regret and madness?
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