The sound of a flute announces the knife sharpener travelling Portugal’s roads in search of work. Tavares has sharpened knives since youth, and life has never been easy: his bicycle is constantly breaking down, and his wallet is always empty. But Tavares carries a secret. He can communicate with the supernatural, sensing the presence of ghosts and other spirits. After years of hiding his gift, he reluctantly accepts a paid job helping a recently deceased family — hoping to fix his bicycle and continue his journey.