In particular the film deals with Brood's relationships with manager Koos van Dijk, his band Wild Romance and German singer Nina Hagen with whom Brood was romantically involved.

The film opens in 2001, Herman Brood, having written his suicide note, on the roof of the Hilton Hotel.

As he prepares to jump, the film flashbacks thirty years prior to when Herman achieved great success as a singer (1974–1979).

Playing venues at home and abroad Brood and his band eventually find success especially with their album Shpritsz, and the hit single "Saturday Night".

Dreaming of global success, they embark on a tour of the United States.