Four college friends—Richard, Ron, Tim, and Jonathan—reunite for an annual week-long getaway at an oceanfront house in Big Sur, California. Each man is grappling with middle age and unfulfilled dreams: Richard is a failed novelist turned disillusioned teacher; Ron, a doctor, struggles with the emptiness of his affluent lifestyle and substance abuse; Tim, an embittered stockbroker, is tormented by past personal tragedies; and Jonathan, now a successful entrepreneur, faces moral dilemmas from his business practices. As they seek to relive their youthful hedonism, they indulge in excessive drinking, drug use, and confessional conversations, exposing the deep yearning and frustrations that have haunted their adult lives.

The men's camaraderie intensifies as they delve into increasingly reckless behavior, driven by their unresolved issues and dissatisfaction with the paths their lives have taken. An unexpected visitor introduces a new dynamic, challenging their bond and forcing them to confront the harsh realities they've been trying to escape. Their pledge to support one another no matter the consequences is put to the ultimate test, revealing the dire toll that their unfulfilled aspirations and relentless pursuit of pleasure have taken on each of them.