On the eve of deployment to Vietnam during the 1960s, a group of young marines prepares for a night of partying in San Francisco. Among them is Eddie, a charismatic and somewhat arrogant sergeant, who finds himself caught in a game of dares and bets that quickly turns dark. To liven up the evening, his friends decide to participate in a "dogfight," a rather cruel competition where the marines bet on who can take the least attractive girl to the most spectacular date. For the winner, the rewards are both money and pride among his peers.
Convinced of his victory, Eddie runs into Rose, a sweet and dreamy young woman who works as a singer in a café. At first, he sees her as just a betting object, but as they spend the night together, Eddie begins to see something much deeper in her. Their connection goes beyond the superficiality of the game, and Eddie faces a moral dilemma about his actions.
As the shadows of war loom over them, their relationship blossoms in an environment of vulnerability and self-discovery. In a world where machismo and prejudice seem to reign, they must confront not only their internal biases but also the realities that await them. This unexpected love story challenges notions of beauty and belonging, leaving us to reflect on what true valor means in turbulent times.