In a fishing port on the California coast, a young woman named Mae seeks to leave behind her dark life in the city. Convinced that finding a new beginning is possible, she returns to her hometown and encounters her old love, Jerry, a kind man but trapped in the monotony of his job and daily routine. However, Mae is also drawn to the enigmatic and intense Bob, a man who works at the same fish factory and sparks in her a passion she has never experienced before.
As Mae immerses herself in this new life, tensions between Jerry and Bob begin to escalate. Jerry represents stability and security, while Bob, with his wild spirit, awakens in Mae a desire for adventure and freedom. As the relationship between Mae and Bob becomes more intense, life in the neighborhood grows complicated with rivalries and secrets that start to come to light. Loyalty is tested, and the pursuit of happiness turns into a dangerous game.
In an emotionally charged atmosphere, the story explores themes such as the internal struggle between desire and responsibility, as well as the price paid for freedom. In the end, Mae must make a decision: follow her heart down an uncertain path or return to the predictable life she once knew. Life at the port will never be the same again.