
Peter Kamenzind, a young man from a Swiss mountain village, leaves his home and goes in search of new experiences. Traveling through Italy and France, Kamenzind goes through many unpleasant experiences, including failed romances and tragic friendships, which leads him to a total feeling of hopelessness. However, when he starts taking care of the disabled Boppy, he regains his love for humanity and begins to appreciate every moment of his life.