An old cook, haunted by memories of Europe and a mysterious stampede, finds solace in the company of his dog and the ghosts of his children, Rosa and Timothy. As they watch over their eccentric father, they reflect on the lives of his old friends, Jerry Behind and Duck Round, whose paths diverged from the music store they once shared.

Meanwhile, washed-up rock star Gantry Fudd and his journalist friend Buck Smith reminisce about their failed band, The Tall Thunder, and the fear that derailed their youthful dreams of stardom. Johnny Anders, known as “Farty Pants Magoo,” embarks on a posthumous journey across Europe, his body stolen by devoted friends. As they travel through Russia, Germany, and Ireland, they unravel the mystery of his life, discovering his hidden talents and the poignant story behind his stage name.

These interconnected stories of love, loss, and dreams, set against political unrest and societal upheaval, explore the ghosts of the past and the uncertainties of the future.