A group of friends blessed with the privileges of birth and status are about to leave for a short break. Carl is the first to arrive and discovers that the four-star hotel they've booked is nothing more than an ordinary family pension. This means the beginning of social clashes and unexpected approaches. Waiting for his friends to arrive, Carl meets up with hotel maid Esmé who is bored to tears. But it only takes one kiss and a silly wedding promise for Esmé to discover a violent streak she never knew she had.