He is an unemployed composer whose obvious intelligence is unfortunately undermined by his absentmindedness and self-absorption. On the other hand, his beautiful, energetic, and self-assured wife runs her own company, which consumes all her time and energy. Consequently their children, largely neglected and left to their own devices, are mischievous and undisciplined, and in desperate need of guidance and supervision. Can the family ever bridge the gaps and come together once more?