In the post-apocalyptic future, it is not easy to remain hopeful. As the sky rains fish and skyscrapers sit in piles of sand, human beings fight each other for food, warmth and survival. The Man struggles to build an aeroplane with which to escape and find a mate, but his best laid plans are compromised by The Brute. With the help of a mad old scientist, The Man just might overcome the obstacles and find true love.