The holiday of Vantaa "Van" Hamilton, who grew up in California, in his mother's home country of Finland turns into a nightmare right on the border when he is handcuffed. The young man has conscription and is facing a year in the special forces.
The shooting test offers Van a chance to get fired from the army. Rachel becomes acquainted with the life philosophy of the alternative-rap band Full Moon's Awes.
Van believes he will be released, but Major Miettinen is unwilling to admit that Van's military assignment is a mistake. Van's girlfriend Rachel meets Van's cousin's rap band.
Chief Sergeant Parikka warns Van of the approaching parachute jump. Van tries to come up with a way to avoid the jump. Rachel becomes homeless on the streets of Helsinki.