A wealthy and charismatic publisher, David Aames, enjoys the lavish pleasures of New York City's social elite. His life is a blissful journey of casual romantic liaisons and hedonistic freedom, until he meets Sofia Serrano, a vibrant and enchanting woman who captures his heart. During this whirlwind of newfound emotion, David's casual lover, Julie Gianni, feels rejected and grows increasingly jealous. One fateful night, Julie's obsession leads to a catastrophic car accident that disfigures David's face and throws his life into a tailspin.

Scarred and struggling with his altered appearance, David becomes obsessed with returning to his former life and the woman he loves. His pursuit of happiness is laced with strange occurrences and psychological turbulence. As he tries to piece together his existence, bedeviled by distorted realities and conflicting memories, David discovers that the path to recapture his previous life is far more complex and harrowing than he could have ever imagined.