Rome. Guido works part-time as a warehouseman, in the evening drinks a few drinks at the girl's bar, which he likes. He also likes the company of his neighbor, a retired professor. He is in debt to his ears. Beaten by a thug sent by creditors Guido is at the end of his endurance. There is only one way to get on his feet: until he repays his debt, he must work for people he owes money to. He soon realizes that it is an expensive arrangement.