Two artists, whose work was constrained during the Soviet era, flee to New York. There, they meet with their guru Jonas Mekas, the creator of avant-garde filmmaking. He leads the way to the bohemian circle and helps them discover creative freedom. Twenty years later, the heroes of the film return to their homeland in Eastern Europe. The clamor of metropolis is replaced by the soothing sounds of nature, slow rhythm and the depth of life. The spirit of the Master and New York, however, continues to haunt the artists.