The film follows the exploits of 'Restless Youth' Andre Burger after the death of his mother. He tries to reform his erroneous ways but the gang catches up with him and Andre gets involved with a drinking, dicing, cannabis-smoking couple who lead him further astray. He seduces a girl and then dodges the consequences. He steals the money from his "Ducktail*" friends and they seek revenge. *Ducktails: "a white youth gang subculture which emerged within post Second World War South Africa. Rebellious, hedonistic, apolitical and showing little respect for the law, education or work"