The Holy Mountain

A man, characterized as a thief, lies in the vast desert, exhibiting the traits of The Fool tarot card. Swarming flies surround him, and the scene is disrupted by a group of nude children who remove a flower from his hand.

The children and a limbless man bind the thief to a pole, pelting him with rocks as a form of cruel play. A sudden impact on his forehead jolts him awake, enabling him to free himself and scare the children away.

After regaining his freedom, the thief confronts the limbless man, waving a rock threateningly. In an unexpected twist, they instead bond over sharing a joint and decide to venture towards the city together.

Upon arriving in the city, the thief's resemblance to Jesus Christ leads to him becoming intoxicated by local revelers. In a bizarre series of events, they utilize his unconscious body to craft wax figures of Christ.

When the thief finally regains consciousness, he finds himself surrounded by wax statues. In a fit of rage, he destroys all but one of the figures, symbolizing a violent rejection of the false identity imposed upon him.

While wandering the city streets, the thief encounters a group of prostitutes, one of whom becomes enamored with him. This unexpected affection introduces a new dynamic in his unfolding adventures.

The thief enters a hall filled with dancing soldiers and joyful locals but quickly finds himself at odds with a priest. The priest's disapproval escalates to a confrontation that forces him to leave the hall.

In a shocking moment, the thief consumes the face of his remaining wax statue and sets it afloat with balloons. This act symbolizes both a grotesque form of communion and his offering of self to a higher power.

While exploring further, the thief discovers a crowd around a structure where a golden bag is exchanged for food. Compelled by curiosity, he climbs the tower, leading to an encounter with a mysterious alchemist.

After an unusual exchange with the alchemist, the thief inadvertently defecates into a container during their meeting. To his astonishment, the alchemist magically transforms the waste into gold, prompting a significant change in the thief's fortunes.

After accepting the gold, the thief rejects his previous self by smashing a mirror. The alchemist then takes him under his wing, starting a new chapter in his life as an apprentice exploring transformation.

As part of his initiation, the thief meets seven distinct individuals, each representing negative traits of the planets. This eclectic group includes a cosmetics producer and a police chief among others, signifying a diverse new family.

Under the alchemist's guidance, the group embarks on a boat journey to Lotus Island, aiming to seek out the secret of immortality. However, they're quickly sidetracked by the vibrant distractions of the Pantheon Bar.

Finally reaching the sacred mountain's peak, each member is confronted with visions of their innermost fears and desires. The experience proves both revealing and transformative for the group as they navigate these trials.

In a surprising twist, the alchemist breaks the fourth wall, revealing the film crew behind the scenes. He instructs everyone, including the audience, to leave the mountain, emphasizing that 'real life' awaits beyond the narrative.