Set in the aftermath of World War I, a young Prussian officer returns to Berlin, grappling with the loss of the old world he once knew. His homeland is unrecognizable, struggling with economic turmoil and social upheaval. Desperate for work and purpose, the former soldier, now aimless, encounters an old friend who introduces him to a world of decadence and moral ambiguity. He finds himself employed as a gigolo at a luxurious brothel managed by a baroness, catering to the fantasies of wealthy, lonely women. His new role provides financial stability, but at the cost of his dignity and identity, leading him into a vortex of existential crisis and societal detachment.

As he becomes more entangled in this opulent yet hollow sphere, his interactions with the various patrons reveal the disillusionment and desolation beneath their extravagant facades. Amid this lavish decay, he struggles with the stark contrast between his past ideals as a decorated officer and his present as a high-end companion. Each encounter peels back layers of his character and the clients’, illustrating the widespread decay of both personal and societal values in post-war Germany. As he delves deeper into this lifestyle, the former soldier faces mounting internal conflicts, reflecting a broader commentary on the collapse of traditional norms against the backdrop of a transforming world.