A wife, bored by her overweight slob of a husband, gives in to the temptation of a slickly seductive poet.

Olga, a Russian refugee from Bolshevik terror, has joined the Soviet secret police to find the man responsible for killing her parents. Meanwhile, a young Baltic couple are caught up in the schemes of the communists.

As Fraulein Leander prepares for opening night, her life is thrown into turmoil by a variety of romantic misadventures. But she manages to show up on stage at the appointed time, scoring a huge success.

Franz Biberkopf has served four years in prison. His return to normal life is not successful.

Franz Biberkopf has served four years in prison. His return to normal life is not successful.

A wife, bored by her overweight slob of a husband, gives in to the temptation of a slickly seductive poet.