In the 1970s, two United States Navy sailors, the tough and seasoned Sergeant "Badass" Malone and the young, optimistic seaman Meadows, embark on an unusual mission: to escort a third companion, a kid named Larry, to his destination in a military prison. Larry has been sentenced to eight years in the slammer for a minor offense, and the pair of friends sees this as an opportunity to give him one last glimpse of life before his world changes completely.
As they traverse the East Coast, the trio plunges into a journey filled with fun, reflections, and endless outrageous situations. Awakening Badass’s protective and paternal instincts, he and Meadows soon find themselves caught up in the ethical dilemmas of life. They decide that, before Larry serves his time, he deserves to enjoy what the world has to offer: a taste of freedom, friendship, and above all, the chance to live life to the fullest.
The adventures they undertake range from having a few beers at a bar to getting tangled up with women, all while reflecting on what true freedom means and the choices that have led them to this point. With sharp humor and a biting critique of military institutions, this journey becomes a reminder of life's brevity and the choices we all face. In the end, these final experiences will forever change the way each of them views their path in the world.