A film essay on the current trend of cosmetic obsession and the immortal quality of painting, the film searches for “what’s on the inside.” Paint-on-glass animation, found footage, and documentary techniques portray topical news stories, such as the US military offering free cosmetic surgery, and musical film sequences. Music by New Zealand hip-hop artist Coco Solid, Half Japanese founder Jad Fair, British radio artist Mick Hobbs, and trombonist Hilary Jeffery. Also included is a rare appearance by the Dutch Ambassador of Cosmetic Surgery, Marijke Helwegen.