In 1990, Coppola falls madly in love with a German model and becomes obsessed with winning her over, but she has no interest in meeting him. The tireless businessman must use his most risky contacts and strategies before taking "no" for an answer.

In 1996, Coppola is warned about a possible lawsuit against him. Secluded in his mother's house, he sees on TV that the police found a vase full of cocaine in his house, planted as evidence to undermine him in court. After being arrested, Coppola faces his darkest days with only two weapons: wax and bleach.