In a small Texas town during the early 1980s, 19-year-old Ritchie Wheeler navigates the uncertainty of young adulthood. Having just graduated from high school, he spends most of his time working at the local roller rink, where he connects with friends and meditates on his future. Among this close-knit group is his best friend Brent, Brent's sister Michelle, and fellow roller rink employee Kenny. The roller rink, a central point in their lives, offers an escape from the pressures and realities of adulthood looming on the horizon.

Ritchie's world begins to shift as he confronts a series of challenges and transitions. His parents' divorce adds to his sense of instability, while relationships within his group of friends become increasingly complex. Michelle, who has long harbored feelings for Ritchie, becomes a source of both comfort and confusion as he contemplates what he truly wants. The future of the roller rink, a place filled with memories and significance for the friends, is called into question, forcing Ritchie to make pivotal decisions about his life and direction. In the backdrop of societal and personal change, Ritchie faces the need to grow up and define his own path amid the expectations and transformations of a new decade.