he documentary follows the story of 11-year-old Matevž from Podvinci, near Ptuj, who passionately preserves one of Slovenia's most unique traditions – Kurentovanje. Matevž is not just a boy who wears a mask and dances with bells; he is a young bearer of this ancient heritage, a tradition intertwined with deep family values and artistic expression in his life.

The film focuses on his daily life as he prepares for the largest ethnographic celebration, which lasts from Candlemas (February 2) to Ash Wednesday (March 5). Matevž is a Kurent growing up surrounded by rich traditions, where customs are passed down through generations. During this period of one month his goal is to collect 105 handkerchiefs and if he will be lucky, he will be "most beautiful" Kurent (if the collects the most handkerchiefs of them all). Parallelly we will follow his confidence and competitiveness - it is easy to be brave and interact with girls when he is behind the mask.

The film focuses on key moments, such as the Kurentov skok on Candlemas, running from house to house, where Kurents drive away winter and bring a good harvest, dance with girls, perform traditional choreography, and enjoy refreshments. A procession follows, where Kurents collect handkerchiefs to determine the "most beautiful," and in the end, the handkerchiefs are counted, creating a significant symbolic moment. Family scenes are also important, as Matevž works with his mother to create flowers out of crepe paper to decorate the face mask, irons old handkerchiefs, or looks at old photographs with his father while reminiscing about the early days of Kurentovanje.

In the end, the film culminates with a beautiful moment when Matevž collects handkerchiefs, an experience that symbolizes the closure of the entire cycle for every Kurent, confirming his place in this ancient tradition.

The film will illustrate a story of growing up, family values, the importance of tradition, and connection with nature and community.