In the 1960s, two university friends, Jonathan and Sandy, navigate the complicated waters of love and sexuality while trying to mature in a world that challenges their traditional understandings. Jonathan, a confirmed womanizer, is drawn to his study partner, an enigmatic and sometimes distant woman named Bobbie. As the story unfolds, Jonathan and Sandy become entangled in a series of tumultuous and disappointing relationships, where desire and possession often clash.
The film delves into intimacy and excess, showcasing how complicity and rivalry can exact a heavy toll on relationships. Caught in a cycle of jealousy and manipulation, the two men are pushed to question their own masculine identities and their definition of love. While Jonathan pursues his desire to be loved, Sandy seeks a commitment that he never seems to reach, turning his interactions with Bobbie into an emotional battleground.
The dynamics between the characters intensify as they echo the sexual revolution of the time, reflecting the tensions of a transforming society. With memorable performances and a sharp script, the work captures the essence of a generation struggling to understand the meaning of love and sexual freedom, leaving both friends—and Bobbie—wondering if they truly know what it means to connect with someone on a deep level. All of this, often under the overwhelming weight of their own imperfections.