Max, 30, professional violinist, has a chance encounter with a former circus director in a trailer camp. When Max learns that the old man has resumed circus life to train elephants, he follows him and finds him touring with a small circus. Max stays, drives the tractor, helps setting up and dismantling the camp. He discovers that the world he desires is in reality a tough business. The circus people try to talk him into performing. He balks although secretly this might be just what he wants. He remains undecided even after a visit from his girlfriend Marion. Will he stay with the circus?