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A man in a dark robe and tall hat stands in a village square, surrounded by onlookers in traditional clothing, as he performs a ritualistic dance, moving his arms and body in a rhythmic, exaggerated manner. The scene shifts to a close-up of the man's face, now in a dimly lit interior with candles, as he brings his hand to his nose, while a woman lies motionless on a table in the background.