The film is about Luca Adami who, after troubles at work, escapes from Rome to Rio de Janeiro and is helped by a friend to find a new job there. Unfortunately he has disappointing results, and wants to commit suicide.
However, in Rio he meets a beautiful girl from the favelas, who takes him to visit the most secret and mystical places of this beautiful city. He is also encouraged by an enigmatic waiter and regains the will to live.
The film ends with the two performers dancing on Copacabana beach at dawn.
