Jesse Lujack is a youthful, reckless drifter fascinated by comic books and the elusive nature of life. Living on the edge, Jesse finds himself in Los Angeles after impulsively stealing a Porsche for a spontaneous road trip to meet Monica, a French architecture student he had a passionate fling with. Caught in the allure of mischief, Jesse's journey takes a dangerous turn when he kills a police officer during a routine traffic stop. Unfazed by the gravity of his actions, he continues his free-spirited odyssey, determined to reconnect with Monica, who is preparing for her studies and has aspirations far removed from Jesse's unpredictable lifestyle.

As he reconnects with Monica, Jesse seeks refuge, trying to convince her to escape to Mexico with him. Enthralled by his charisma and challenge against conformity, Monica finds herself torn between her burgeoning future and Jesse's life on the run. She is drawn to his unfettered ways but struggles with the precarious reality they could face together. Meanwhile, Jesse evades law enforcement with cunning and audacity, using his charm and wit to navigate through tense situations. His searing passion and indifference toward societal norms create a volatile atmosphere around him. As their contrasting worlds collide, Jesse and Monica grapple with personal desires and the looming chaos unleashed by Jesse's impulsive actions. Whether Monica will choose the structured path she planned or be swept up in Jesse's wild, uncertain journey remains unclear as tensions rise.