In a world full of broken dreams and unfulfilled promises, a young boxer named Billy Tully struggles to get by in an environment marked by disappointment and hopelessness. Caught in a life of scarcity in a small town in California, Billy, once a promising star in the ring, now settles for part-time jobs and nights spent bar-hopping, trying to drown his disillusionments in alcohol.
Meanwhile, his life intertwines with that of a veteran boxer, Ernie Munger, who is also trying to find his way in a world that no longer seems to have a place for him. Ernie, with his own baggage of failures and a complicated life, becomes a kind of mentor to Billy, but his influence is both positive and destructive. As these two boxers struggle to reclaim their lost dreams, they must confront their insecurities, addictions, and a system that seems to be against them.
Amidst the dust of the gyms and the glow of hope, the story unfolds with a raw and realistic portrayal of life in the shadows of the sport, where victory is not always measured in fights won, but in the ability to keep moving forward despite the setbacks. With multidimensional characters and a melancholic atmosphere, this narrative delves into the ups and downs of the American dream and what it truly means to find purpose in a world that often ignores them.