A traveling projection-equipment mechanic works in Western Germany along the East-German border, visiting worn-out theatres. He meets with a depressed young man whose marriage has just broken up, and the two decide to travel together.
Ausgerechnet Siggi, der Sohn des Bildungsministers, ist durchs Abitur gerasselt. Anstatt mit seinen musikbegeisterten Freunden weiter an ihrem selbstkomponierten Jazz-Musical zu arbeiten, ...
Armand seduces one woman after the other. However, he is supposed to consolidate his family's finances by marrying Amelie, a bankers daughter.