Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine. 　　译文(2): 弗兰克，一个退休的爱尔兰水手，和沃尔特，一个退休的古巴理发师，是两个孤独的老人，被困在自己空虚的生活中。当他们在公园里见面时，弗兰克在几次尝试之后就能够开始交谈。他们开始花时间在一起，并成为朋友。但是因为性格不同，他们经常吵架，最后因为弗兰克对沃尔特的朋友伊莱恩行为不端而分手。