A German journalist, struggling with writer's block, finds himself unexpectedly caring for a 9-year-old girl named Alice and her mother, with whom he forms a bond while trying to book a flight. As they travel through Europe, their friendship blossoms, and they embark on a journey to find Alice's grandmother.

Alice in the Cities
A chance encounter at a New York airport sets off an unexpected journey for a German journalist, as he becomes the unlikely guardian of a young girl whose mother has vanished.