In a quiet Czech town during the 1960s, a young man named Petr faces the complications of adult life as he navigates the first experiences of love, disappointment, and the search for identity. Petr, an awkward high school student with little luck, finds himself caught between his parents' expectations and the pressure to fit into a world that is becoming increasingly confusing. After an unfortunate incident at a summer job, where he loses a valuable card game, he decides to change his course and put aside the monotonous routine of his life.
As the story unfolds, Petr becomes embroiled in a whirlwind of comedic encounters, from antics with his friends to romantic entanglements with a young woman who captures his attention. His journey is not just a portrait of youth and its challenges, but also a profound look at the struggle for self-esteem and personal freedom in a changing social context. In a world governed by norms and expectations, Petr begins to question what he truly wants for his future, confronting his fears and frustrations with a touch of humor and humanism.
Without falling into melodrama, the film captures the essence of adolescence, the desire for connection, and the inevitable passage into maturity, all set against an environment that reflects the aesthetics and concerns of Eastern Europe in the sixties.