Truman Burbank (played by Jim Carrey) is a regular man living in Seahaven Island, a perfectly constructed town designed for the purpose of filming his life for television. From the time he was born, Truman has been under constant surveillance by hidden cameras positioned throughout the town. His every move is broadcasted to millions of viewers who tune in daily to watch his mundane life unfold.
As Truman begins to get more curious about his world and begins to question the authenticity of his life, he starts to notice small irregularities in his surroundings. These doubts are compounded by a series of strange encounters with people who seem to be in on the secret that his life is not real.
With the help of a mysterious woman named Sylvia (played by Natascha McElhone), Truman starts to piece together the truth about his life. Finally, Truman discovers the shocking reality of his existence and decides to confront the creator of his show, Christof (played by Ed Harris). Christof tries to convince Truman to stay in the show, but Truman refuses and walks out of Seahaven Island, ending the show forever.
The Truman Show is a satirical commentary on the voyeuristic nature of reality television and the dangers of allowing technology to consume our lives. The film is both an entertaining and thought-provoking reflection on the consequences of living in a world where privacy and authenticity have been sacrificed in the name of entertainment.