Every man is an abyss, with the exception of Dieter (55). When out of the blue his wife Tamara leaves the endless repetition of their life together behind, Dieter is forced to leave the security of his row house cocoon for the first time. Aided by congenial vagabond and street philosopher Ronen (38), Dieter embarks on a journey that will confront him with the impossibility of escaping one's self.