Lappert has the makings of a cult author. In a remote motel somewhere in Arizona, an eccentric old entrepreneur offers four writers the chance to work undisturbed on new projects for several months. However, amidst the cacti and sand, the authors' creative energy quickly wanes, plagued by writer's block and growing frustration. With vigor, precision, and humor, Rolf Lappert tells a cinematic story of quirky and lovable characters who struggle, with varying degrees of success, against their sense of being lost.