In the sweltering summer of mid-1990s New York City, Luke Shapiro, a socially awkward teenage drug dealer, navigates the precarious transition from high school to adulthood. Struggling with the fallout of his parents' financial troubles and the general turmoil of adolescence, Luke seeks solace in his music and the marijuana he sells to his peers. His therapist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires, who struggles with his own personal crises, becomes an unconventional friend. In exchange for weed, Dr. Squires provides Luke with life advice, resulting in an unusual yet dynamic friendship.

Luke’s life takes a turn when he develops romantic feelings for Dr. Squires’ stepdaughter, Stephanie. As he spends more time with her, he begins to experience the confusing highs and lows of young love. Conflicted between following his burgeoning feelings and grappling with his mature responsibilities, Luke’s journey propels him through a series of emotional self-discoveries. Through it all, the backdrop of a vibrant yet gritty NYC provides a pulse to Luke's transformative summer, marking an indelible period of growth and realization as he teeters on the brink of adulthood.