 Veteren filmmaker Klaus Richter (Jeremy Hewitt) is no stranger to the yins and yangs of life as a high-flying auteur. All s well in the world of German Expressionism with young protege Helmut (Bill Reid) once again satisfying Richter s insatiable desire for "unspeakable magic". But when daring engenue Vince (Jay Hindle) enters the picture, Klaus recoils in jealousy.