A young, free-spirited woman, Betty, embarks on a passionate romance with Zorg, a would-be writer working as a handyman. Their deeply physical relationship is fueled by Betty's intense, sometimes erratic, emotional fire. Zorg, who leads a quiet and unambitious life, finds himself swept up in the whirlwind of Betty's unpredictable and spontaneous nature. Betty's vivaciousness is captivating, but her unpredictable behavior hints at deeper, more complex undercurrents within her psyche.

The couple lives blissfully in a weather-beaten shack on the beach, where Zorg spends his days painting beach houses, and in spare moments, scribbling away in his notebooks. Betty finds his hidden work and is amazed by what she reads. She becomes determined to see him succeed as a novelist, committing herself entirely to his talent. Their passionate love and her belief in his potential drive her to take actions with the hope of improving their circumstances, setting them on a path filled with intense emotions and unexpected developments. Their journey together weaves through moments of fervent love, creativity, and the pursuit of dreams.