On Christmas Eve four old friends, Lele, Ugo, Stefano, and Franco, gather at Stefano's friend's house for a game of poker. Lele is a born loser, a poorly paid journalist who writes third-rate articles. Ugo is a saleman in a house supplies store, a divorced father who does not love his four children – his children do not love him. Stefano, a coach, lives alone and everyone suspects him to be homosexual. Franco is the owner of a big movie theatre in Milan on the verge of bankrupcy, pursued by the creditors. They invite Antonio Santeli to join them for the poker game. Santeli is a lawyer obsessed with gambling and dietary problems. Once the game starts it becomes obvious that Franco and Santelia are the only true rivals…