In the vibrant and tumultuous world of New York during the 1980s, a young aspiring writer faces the ups and downs of life in the big city. After experiencing a brief and brilliant career in journalism, he finds himself caught in a spiral of self-destruction as he immerses himself in Manhattan's nightlife. Surrounded by a circle of friends equally overwhelmed by temptation, he struggles between his ambition to become a recognized author and the almost hypnotic lure of partying.
Nights quickly turn into a whirlwind of excess and debauchery as the protagonist confronts his personal demons and the shadow of his recent breakup. His crumbling existence is filled with fleeting encounters, failed romances, and a constant struggle to find his identity. The city, illuminated and full of promises, becomes a character in its own right, reflecting both the dazzling superficiality and the overwhelming loneliness that can coexist.
As he delves deeper into this chaos, his life takes an unexpected turn, prompting him to reevaluate his priorities, confront his past, and reflect on the decisions that have led him to this point. Caught between the pursuit of truth and the need to escape, this young contender is forced to make a momentous choice: to follow the path of hedonism or to find the light in a world that seems perpetually shrouded in darkness.