Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and also Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are 2 lonely old men trapped in the vacuum of their very own lives. When they meet in a park Frank has the ability to start a conversation after numerous attempts. They begin to spend time together and also end up being pals. Yet as a result of their various personalities they typically quarrel with each other as well as ultimately seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's close friend Elaine.