Since graduating from college and becoming a teacher, Stacey Shepherd's life hasn't been as glamorous and exciting as he imagined. Eager to escape his anguishes in love and the doldrums of everyday living, he accepts a teaching assignment in Germany. Before beginning to teach, Stacey persuades his brother and two friends to join him on an adventure through Europe. But fortuitous events influenced by the mystical power of water and opportunities for love detour their trip, sending them on an unexpected journey that deeply affects them all.