In the 1950s, a Hollywood screenwriter named Peter Appleton finds himself at an emotional and professional crossroads. With his career plummeting after being accused of being a communist, he decides to flee from his life in the city and venture into a small coastal town in California. During a stroll, Peter suffers a car accident and, when he wakes up, he realizes that the townsfolk believe he is a missing World War II veteran named Luke Trimble.
At first, Peter feels overwhelmed, but little by little, he begins to absorb the love and friendship of those around him. The simple and authentic life of the town gives him a new sense of belonging, while he leaves behind his tumultuous past in Hollywood. However, this white lie becomes complicated when Peter becomes romantically involved with Luke's beautiful girlfriend, making him question his identity and his own future.
Over time, he finds himself caught between his new life in the town and the need to return to his true self in the film industry. As the political climate intensifies and the fate of the townspeople hangs by a thread, Peter must decide who his true family is and to what life he wants to belong. In this poignant story of redemption, friendship, and love, the power of memories and the importance of being true to oneself are explored.