The film follows the poignant journey of Max, a sixteen-year-old boy afflicted with a unique condition that renders his angelic face dangerously lethal. For much of his life, Max has grappled with crippling loneliness until he encounters Alex, portrayed by Julia Goldani Telles, who harbors her own extraordinary affliction—a rare heart disease that causes her heart to enlarge uncontrollably when she experiences any emotions, be it happiness, anger, sorrow, or jealousy.
Their unexpected meeting occurs under catastrophic circumstances, as Max accidentally causes the death of his latest therapist, leading him down a dark path of despair. Desperate to end his life by jumping off a bridge, he is thwarted by Alex's desperate declaration, > “You jump, I'll jump.” This bond catalyzes an adventurous, youthful romance, where Alex introduces Max to a sanctuary she's kept hidden from everyone—an elderly care home where she dedicates her time to volunteering. Here they encounter Esther, one of Alex's friends, who is documenting her heartbreaking descent into Alzheimer’s disease in a novel.
However, their burgeoning relationship faces trials when they crash Max's best friend's school dance. In a cruel twist of fate, Alex's emotional struggle culminates in chaos as bullies target Max, unveiling his facial condition, which inadvertently leads to a tragic accident that claims the life of his best friend's girlfriend. Following this, Max is arrested but quickly posted bail and rushes to the hospital to see Alex.
In an emotional confrontation, Max realizes the tragic reality of Alex's condition—her prescribed medication was meant to suppress emotions, yet her growing affection for him drove her to risk her health. In a heart-wrenching moment, she implores him to reveal his face to her, believing it would ultimately end her suffering. Fearing rejection and panicked, Max flees but returns only when she is on the brink of death. In a moment of courage, he shows her his face, which surprisingly does not kill her. This pivotal experience teaches him that true, unconditional love transcends his fears; unfortunately, Alex succumbs to her illness, passing away naturally.
In an act of remembrance, Max decides to honor Alex's legacy by visiting the retirement home and assisting Esther in finishing her novel. To signify the closure of his turbulent journey, he tosses a bag of green jelly beans over the bridge where their paths first intertwined. As he walks away with newfound purpose, Max embraces a unique calling: he dedicates himself to being an angel of death, offering euthanasia to those who seek release, allowing them the grace of seeing his face one final time in peaceful surrender.
