Adam is so afraid of getting married that he abandons his bride-to-be, gives up sex, and journeys to the desert in search of the ultimate truth. Meanwhile, Peter, the only friend who truly understands Adam, tries to help him find the road to enlightenment. Along the way they meet some outrageous characters who offer sage advice about the perils of matrimony and the meaning of life. From a demented impressionist to a beautiful desert vixen, these divine encounters offer intriguing clues to the ways of the world.