Thermae Romae

The ancient Roman architect Lucius Modestus is looking for work because he struggles to come up with fresh concepts. His buddies attempt to take him to a bathhouse for him to unwind as his attitude and personality deteriorate. Lucius puts his head in the water, unable to relax in the noisy, crowded bath. He discovers a hidden passageway down there that leads to a contemporary Japanese bathhouse and gives him the inspiration for a brand-new project. In spite of his limited resources, Lucius makes an effort to replicate his discoveries, usually with less success due to his predicament. But his mere creativity might be just enough to attract the public's notice and restore his image as an architect.