 Patrik and Peter Brodd are identical twins. They haven t seen each other for twelve years. Peter returns from America and goes to Patrik s office and demands that he gives him more money. Patrik becomes so upset that he faints. Peter quickly sends the unconscious Patrik to the hospital and takes over his brother s identity. He soon discovers that Peter is having an affair with his secretary. Peter s wife discovers that her husband has become very charming, not at all the usual boor. Meanwhile Patrik tries to leave the hospital and stop his brother.