The film revolves around Truman Burbank (played by Jim Carrey), a seemingly ordinary man living in the idyllic town of Seahaven. However, Truman's life is not what it appears to be. His entire existence is being broadcast on a reality TV show called "The Truman Show," which has been documenting his life 24/7 since he was a baby. The show is created and controlled by Christof (played by Ed Harris), a powerful media mogul.