Costantino and Daniele are two friends in their thirties, navigating the mundane life of a suburban neighborhood. Their striking looks have made them a hit among local teenage girls, who often chase after them, snapping selfies and even swiping their undergarments. Despite moving from one job to another with little direction, Daniele's aspiration, championed by Costantino, is to break into the film industry.
One night at a club, a model-actress named Valeria approaches them, in collaboration with her father, the dubious talent agent Dr. Giampalmi. They offer insincere "acting courses" that promise effortless entry into the world of show business. The following morning, eager to seize their opportunity, the duo visits Giampalmi's studio to create a photo portfolio. This portfolio is intended for submission to significant modeling agencies to help them realize their ambitions. Alongside this, Dr. Giampalmi assigns his daughter Michela, who harbors a longstanding crush on Costantino, to provide them with lessons on the intricacies of cinema. Initially resistant, Michela eventually succumbs to her father's pressure and agrees to assist them.
Faced with the steep costs of the acting workshops, Costantino and Daniele find themselves taking on multiple jobs, including bartending, street cleaning, and even working at the docks, which leads them to borrow money from their parents.
That evening, after their encounter with Giampalmi, they head to a nightclub with their friend Claudio, Costantino's former flame Chiara, and Daniele's girlfriend Isabella. The night takes a twist when Isabella is approached by Vittorio, a friend, inciting Daniele's jealousy. Later, they bump into Valeria again, who continues her quest for new talent, prompting Chiara and Isabella to feel threatened by her presence and exit the scene.
The next day, as Costantino attempts to patch things up with Chiara, she brushes him off, rushing to work and arriving late enough to earn a reprimand from her boss. Claudio, stepping in, prevents Chiara from being fired, which leads her to offer him a coffee in gratitude. Their interaction stirs a budding romance.
Valeria, recognizing the boys' potential, arranges their first gigs. The first is an opportunity for them to perform, albeit with her primary motivation being to secure an advertising contract for herself from a notable entertainment personality. For their second opportunity, the friends end up as strippers at a bachelorette party. Dr. Giampalmi, pocketing their course fees, attempts to coax them into quitting the program. An argument causes Costantino to consider dropping out, while Daniele, heartbroken after Isabella leaves him for Vittorio, realizes the course is a ruse but continues attending, leading to individual lessons set up by the doctor.
Witnessing the hardships faced by her friends, Michela takes it upon herself to assist them, managing to land them a role in a film. Ultimately, Costantino mends his relationship with Chiara and receives an invitation to her wedding with Claudio. At the ceremony, a new romance blossoms between Costantino and Michela, while Daniele manages to reconcile with Isabella.
