In the vibrant 1970s, a sailor named Mac, on leave in Seattle, feels caught between duty and the search for something more in his life. The routine of the ship, with its constant ebb and flow, weighs heavily on him, and he longs for deeper connections. His destiny changes when he meets a single mother, a bit lost and marked by difficulties, named Luanne. She struggles to keep her home afloat and raise her son, who is immersed in the chaos of everyday life.
As Mac becomes involved in Luanne's life and that of her little one, he feels a spark of hope and purpose. However, their relationship is not straightforward. Luanne, trapped in her own insecurities, wrestles with the ghosts of the past, while Mac must confront the harsh reality that his time on land is limited and the responsibilities of a sailor are never far away.
What begins as a fleeting adventure transforms into a deep emotional bond. Through moments of tenderness and uncertainty, the three face what freedom and love truly mean. With a soundtrack that evokes the era, the story reminds us that despite life's complications, there is always room for the desire for belonging and the pursuit of happiness, even in the most adverse circumstances.