Traumatized by a work accident, Vincenzo decides to return to Italy. Federico, an experienced colleague, persuades him to stay for a weekend of drinking and enjoying the company of Amsterdam "girls in the window". Federico has a regular girl, Chanel. Vincenzo approaches Else, but shyness and difficulty in communication do not facilitate their meeting. Federico and Chanel go to the beach alone. Vincenzo finally approaches Else, and the young mine worker's tender lovemaking awakens love in the heart of the girl worker. They reach their friends at the seaside next morning. The schedule of trains to the south--the mine, and Italy--force the two friends to make decisions about their relationship with the women and each other.
—Artemis-9