Influenciado por los films enraizados en el manifiesto dogma, la película narra el calamitoso proceso de desamor que sufre el famoso actor danés Nicolas Bro cuando un buen día su mujer le comunica que ha dejado de quererle. Lo curioso del relato es que es el propio actor quien se filma a sí mismo en su rutina diaria habitual, haciéndonos partícipes en directo de su drama personal.
Charles and Peter have passed their law degree and is looking forward to woo a few girls in the country. For that, they need a chaperone and persuade their fellow student Ditlev to play Charles aunt from Brazil. Ditlev have a talent for acting and take the role very seriously, but when Charles real aunt turns up, begins intricacies to grow wild.
First mate Knud Karlsen has just received sad news from his girlfriend. On board the ship is also chef Valdemar, sailor Ole, owner's confident son Robert and a whole bunch of eager sailors. On board develops the drama out every minute, culminating in the film's climax, when a fire breaks out on board
