On a hot summer night in a coastal Florida town, a handsome young man named Chance Wayne returns home after several years in pursuit of fame in the entertainment world. Famous for his good looks and dreams of greatness, Chance is nothing more than a man with a troubled past and an uncertain future. Upon his arrival, he reunites with his teenage sweetheart, a strong-willed and determined woman named Heavenly, who is now trapped in a life of disappointments and constraints.
Chance is accompanied by an aging movie star, the seductive and disillusioned Alexandra del Lago, who seeks to rediscover her lost youth through him. The dynamics between the three characters grow increasingly intense as Chance tries to rekindle his relationship with Heavenly, who is under the pressure of her ruthless father, a local politician opposed to their romance.
As the story unfolds, Chance and Alexandra's withered dreams are revealed, interspersed with moments of hope and despair. The past haunts both Chance and Alexandra, unveiling how the quest for youth and success can lead to self-destruction. Set against a backdrop of emotion, manipulation, and longing, the characters are forced to confront their truths and choices, intertwining their lives and fates in a powerful conclusion.