The film follows András (played by Jan Nowicki), who returns to Hungary from America only to find he no longer fits anywhere. He has lost his job, his friends, and even his connection to his former love, Anna (portrayed by the legendary Anna Karina
After living in America for several years, (played by Jan Nowicki) returns to Hungary, only to find himself a stranger in his own country. Having lost his wife, friends, and former career, he attempts to reconnect with Anna (Anna Karina), an old flame, but she has moved on and refuses to take him back.
In 1978, Hungary, like many Eastern European countries, was under communist rule. Cultural productions from this era often carried significant weight in terms of social commentary, subtle critiques of the political system, or simply as reflections of everyday life and aspirations of the people.