Paul, 40, lost his job. However, he leaves home every morning, pretending to go to work, because he wants to hide the sad news to his wife Rossella hoping to find, in the meantime, a new job. Rossella does not know the new situation, makes expensive purchase and continues to use the services of Len, a young Filipino housekeeper. When Paul finally reveals Rossella that their account is in red because of his unemployment, the couple is forced to fire Len. But neither Paul nor Len get discouraged by the situation...