Nearly killed by his suicidal friend's tragic drive, young accordionist Alex embarks on a search for meaning. To this rascal, however, that means coming up with a phony handicap so he can move in with a group of theatrical actors. His new friends welcome him with open arms, and Alex gives them his only real gift: passionate tango sessions. Just as he starts falling for pretty Lotte, Alex's motives are questioned by his acerbic roommate Rudolph, who has a penchant for repeatedly faking his own death.