Gerri visits his girlfriend’s family home expecting a quiet weekend, only to discover a series of “accidents” killing every visitor - from the gas meter reader to the maid - and begins to suspect foul play. His dread deepens when he finds a fresh corpse in the living-room closet and wonders if he or the visiting vicar might be next.

Alex wakes up on the morning of his wedding with an incredible hangover and a beautiful stranger next to him. The girl tells him that they met in the bar the night before, went upstairs and spent a wonderful night together. Does he not remember? Alex almost loses his mind, Vicky, his bride, is about to arrive and he is standing there - unfaithful and hungover - what a disaster. The bride arrives and Alex begs his best friend and best man to help him out. He doesn't like taking on the role of the gigolo at all. But things turn out differently.

A naive farmer named Heiri comes to Zurich’s Niederdorf to spend his calf-sale fortune and is quickly ensnared by pickpockets, seductive nightlife, and fleeting friendship, only to find himself destitute and alone. Meanwhile, a romantic entanglement unfolds involving Ruthli, her fiancé Police Officer Bruno, and charismatic entertainer André, all revolving around a stolen pearl necklace that brings the community’s true feelings and loyalties to light as everything resolves in a nostalgic and bittersweet conclusion.

Childhood friends Gretli and Dora would probably agree wholeheartedly. Every day, they revel in sweet memories of the men in their lives. Former variety dancer Gretli has never forgotten the daring acrobat Alfredo, while well-behaved Dora from Schwamendingen still dreams of the dashing gymnast Fredy – their fling had consequences.