When the American researcher Eli wins the Nobel Prize, he decides to travel to Stockholm with his wife, Sarah and his son, Barkley, an unsuccessful writer. But Barkley is kidnapped by Thaddeus, who reveals to be Eli's son. Now, Thaddeus wants to displace Barkley of its place of "genuine" son. The two sons start a fight that not only involves money but also Barkleys girlfriend, City Hall.