21 years ago a 16-year-old Maria ran away to America with her husband’s young brother. Maria’s son, Yannis, a student and amateur photographer becomes involved in a rock group called The Wing of the Fly. When they are not rehearsing he and his friends spend their time picking up girls of all ages, fighting and talking about philosophy. However, Yannis’ carefree lifestyle is soon to come to an end when his mother returns from America. Yannis hates his mother and seeks revenge by breaking into her house and attacking his uncle. He gets through lots of girlfriends and when he finally discovers the love of his life, he strikes out. He becomes more and more alienated from his friends and finally gets resolved to return home alone to his last fatal encounter with his uncle.