A middle-aged executive (Giovanna Ceresa) questions his values when he is given a promotion. He assumes the top position because his boss suffers a heart attack and another man dies in an auto accident. He has an affair with a fellow employee (Lidia Fuortes) before realizing his job and money are not as important as they once were. His good fortune has come from the resulting misfortune of others as he seeks to strengthen his relationships with friends and family. This feature appeared at the 1969 New York Film Festival.~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide