Joe Gideon is a driven and acclaimed choreographer and director, deeply entrenched in the demanding world of Broadway and film. His life is a whirlwind of rehearsals, editing sessions, and intense relationships, all fueled by a dependency on drugs, alcohol, and an unrelenting pursuit of perfection. Gideon balances his chaotic professional commitments with his tumultuous personal life, struggling to maintain relationships with his ex-wife Audrey, his current girlfriend Katie, and his young daughter Michelle. Despite his success and talent, Gideon's relentless pace begins to take a toll on his health, leading to a series of troubling heart problems.

Amidst this backdrop of frenetic creativity and self-destruction, Gideon is haunted by visions and hallucinations that blend reality with fantasy. These surreal encounters serve as a stark reflection of his inner turmoil and creeping fear of mortality. As he pushes himself ever harder, the mounting pressure threatens to overwhelm him, casting a shadow over his latest ambitious projects. His interactions with an ethereal figure named Angelique further underscore the precarious balance between life and death that defines his existence.