Paul is a German soldier who goes AWOL when the truck he is riding in stops at a fast food restaurant. He then returns home to where his elder brother Max lives. His girlfriend, Kerstin comes and tells him it was over between them. Later he Max comes home with his blonde girlfriend, Lene, a Danish actress. He is immediately attracted to her, and tries to entice her into a sexual relationship, but she refuses. He is shown to be angry and frequently loses his temper at those around him, including his brother, his old friend, and his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, the military begins to look for him.