Tomas and Ingrid, two young leftist radicals, are living in a off relationship. Tomas is employed to edit and compile the diaries and correspondence of Dr. Arthur Bauer. A middle-aged German exiled revolutionary. The work is confidential. Tomas is required to move in with Bauer, his wife Francesca and the housekeeper. Tomas is not only asked to edit and compile the archives, he is also to keep the beautiful Francesca company, if she so pleases. In the library Tomas learns about a hidden tape-recorder, containing recordings and pm's by Bauer.