Set against the backdrop of a quiet New Jersey seaside town, the peaceful life of Bailey is thrown into turmoil when a mysterious Frenchman named Jacques arrives carrying the ashes of Bailey's recently deceased sister, to whom he claims he was married. Bailey, who operates a small amusement park, is skeptical of Jacques and struggles to come to terms with secrets from his sister's past that have intertwined with his own hidden troubles. Tensions escalate as Jacques demands to stay, entangling himself in the lives of Bailey and those close to him.

Old wounds are reopened and simmering conflicts rise to the surface, impacting the relationships among the town's residents, including Bailey's close friend and ex-girlfriend Mary and her son Martin. As the protagonists navigate their deep-seated guilt and the burdens of lost dreams, the social fabric of the town is tested. With the presence of Jacques acting as a catalyst, each character is forced to confront their own demons, leading to a crescendo of emotional revelations that permanently alter their understanding of family, friendship, and forgiveness.