Hannes plays accordion, composes and paints, he has recorded a CD together with his music friends. Steffi plays saxophone with a passion. Maria is mad about dancing and plays accordion. Walter participated in the Special Olympics and loves singing bowls. Four people talk about their lives and let us share their passion for music. The diagnose Down-Syndrome doesn't play a major part in their lives. "The Laughing Shoes" is a cheerful collage about four gifted people - a film, which tells about the lust for life. A film, that moves and touches.