Rosetti finds his joie de vivre reawakened through his meeting with a young violinist, Lea (19) at an awards show where she receives a best newcomer award. Rosetti used to play a Stradivari violin, but it was given to his wife many years ago during their divorce case, and now sits in the safe of a Swiss bank. Rosetti plans to rob the priceless instrument from its safe. After some misgivings, even his cleaning lady Michelle gets in on his ambitious plans...