As the sound engineer, named Phillip Winter, travels to Lisbon to find his friend, a film director named Friedrich Monroe, he becomes captivated by the beauty and charm of the city. Upon arriving in Lisbon, he discovers that Friedrich has been behaving strangely and is having trouble finishing his film.
Phillip decides to help his friend by recording ambient sounds of the city to use in the film's soundtrack. In the process, he meets a young girl named Teresa who helps him navigate the city and provides insight into Friedrich's troubled state of mind.
As Phillip delves deeper into Friedrich's world, he uncovers a dark secret that threatens to unravel their friendship and the film itself. Through his journey in Lisbon, Phillip experiences a personal transformation and discovers the power of sound and memory in filmmaking.
Lisbon Story is not only a love letter to the city of Lisbon but also a reflection on the creative process and the complex relationships that lie at the heart of filmmaking. It is a poignant and atmospheric exploration of friendship, art, and the power of storytelling.