Antonio is a simple potter in a South American country whose path crosses with Mark Hunter, a rich American oilman running from a divorce attorney. Hoping to elude the lawyer and prevent his car from being given to his former spouse, Hunter gives his new friend the car and then leaves. Antonio is at first excited to receive the gift but, when having such a luxurious vehicle causes him nothing but trouble, he sets out to track down his benefactor and return the car to him.

Bohemian Alex Morrison has just finished directing his first feature length movie. In its previews, the movie is considered a critical, artistic and surefire commercial success. As such, Alex seemingly has his choice of what his next project will be. As he makes the rounds both in the Hollywood community and European movie centers for ideas, he fantasizes about movie scenarios of those everyday situations he is in.