Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Germany in the 1970s. Whilst waiting for his girlfriend, a young student, Franz, allows himself to be picked up by 50-year old businessman, Leopold. In his apartment, Leopold provokes Franz into revealing his homosexual experiences and soon manages to seduce him. Six months later, Franz has moved in with Leopold and they appear to live as an ordinary married couple. The strain is beginning to show, however, and after a row Franz threatens to leave. Whilst Leopold is away, Franz is visited by his former girlfriend, Anna, and their romance is soon rekindled. Before the two lovers can escape, Leopold returns and his charms persuade Anna to stay. Leopold's ex-lover Vera then makes an unexpected appearance and the menagerie is complete.