Vincent Baumann, an insurance salesman driven by ambition and loyalty to a ruthless corporate world, finds himself ensnared by the very companies he once served. Reduced to a mere pawn, he faces a tough battle to re-enter the workforce and regain his status. As he strives to ascend the social hierarchy, he comes to understand that there are more important things in life than wealth and achievement. He chooses to abandon his former beliefs in favor of a connection with another person, Lisa Sokulowa. Although their future together is uncertain, they achieve a modest victory against the oppressive system that controls them.