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.

The Hollander family's European vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in Bulgaria. The Hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. Chased by Bulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the American Embassy under the protection of the absent ambassador's hapless son.