A gay affair between an aging middle-aged writer, and a young streetwise hustler.

The film takes place in Budapest in the 1920s. The teenage Rózsa Béla, the son of a washing-woman and a salesman born out of wedlock, gets employment as callboy in a luxurious hotel.

Az ember melegségre vágyik is a heartwarming comedy movie that tells the story of a man who is longing for warmth and companionship. Released in 1973, it follows the journey of the main character as he navigates through humorous situations and experiences in his quest for comfort and love.