A black cat born in a garbage dump decides to venture into the human world. It arrives at a traveling circus, where a lonely man begins feeding it. The man is constantly bullied and tormented by those around him, living a miserable daily existence. But he soon creates something remarkable that transforms him into the circus's star performer, bringing him success and happiness. The cat watches as the man's fortunes rise, but the joy is not meant to last. Through the black cat's eyes, the story unfolds as a series of strange, often dark human dramas. The tale is a horror-tinged exploration of human nature, told from the perspective of a curious feline observer.