Leo is one of those not succeeding with anything, but has a life full of unrealistic dreams. His friend Snorre is down to earth. at least until they decide to sell bikinis out of season to shopping eager women.

During a live broadcast of a talk show on a TV channel, a group of armed Chechen terrorists take several hostages. The terrorists demand the hostage drama is transmitted live worldwide. Meanwhile, behind the scene, the police negotiator and a special police unit are working to try to rescue the hostages.