Freshly released from the army, ambitious Pavlos lands a job as a debt collector at the avaricious Mose Aron's store. Of course, Pavlos sees this job as a stepping stone for greater things, as he intends to stay there no more than a few months. In the meantime, lovely Marina becomes Mr Mose's newest employee. However, as time swiftly passes by, what started as a temporary job, has now become their permanent profession, turning the hopes of the once-young and enthusiastic employees into defeat. How many dreams must one sacrifice to find happiness?