In a small town in Minnesota, a young adult novelist, Mavis Gary, returns to her hometown after receiving a message that leads her to believe her former boyfriend, Buddy, has had a perfect life and gotten married, while she has been stuck in a cycle of mediocrity. Mavis, who is going through a midlife crisis, is determined to reconnect with Buddy and reclaim the romance they once had, convinced that they are meant to be together. However, upon returning home, she is faced with the reality that the past is not as bright as she had imagined.
As she tries to seduce Buddy, Mavis discovers that his life is very different from what she thought. Additionally, she encounters Matt, a former schoolmate who is not intimidated by her arrogance and serves as a living reminder of what truly matters in life. As Mavis delves into her old world, the film takes us on a hilarious and realistic journey about the search for identity, acceptance, and the lessons that come with time. Mavis is caught between the longing to recover a lost love and the possibility of rediscovering her true self. Along the way, comedy and melancholy create a raw and authentic portrait of how to confront the ghosts of the past.