Lots of debts and a dilapidated villa in Croatia: Elsa has not remained more of the fortune of her deceased husband. To see the estate, the widow makes her daughter and her young granddaughter on their way to the former Yugoslavia. Thanks to bankruptcies, bad luck and mishaps, the planned short trip to the stormy Odyssey.
Max Helmer, son of Paul Helmer, a great businessman, must now work for a while as domestic help to know better what is work and the value of money.He will help Elena and her children.