For Daniel Taft, everything changes in an instant: abruptly abandoned by his wife, the 30-year-old gives up his beautiful life in Paris, moves to Veronika's hometown in Germany, and waits for her return. However, what initially seems like an act of desperation turns out to be the beginning of an unprecedented career with unforeseen opportunities. Husch Josten tells the curious life story of a man who desires nothing yet achieves everything, ultimately finding the answer to the question that not only concerns his wife but also reflects the aimlessness of an entire generation: Why?.