Set in 1980s Los Angeles, the story unfolds around a group of interconnected individuals navigating a world of excess, hedonism, and moral decay. At the center are two couples: a washed-up movie executive and his estranged wife, along with their teenage son who is caught in a web of drugs and aimlessness. Parallel to their downward spiral, a young woman engages in an affair that further complicates her fragile relationships. The backdrop of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll provides a stark contrast to the emptiness and disillusionment facing the characters.

Simultaneously, a former TV star grapples with the loss of relevance and purpose, while a criminal duo embarks on a dangerous kidnapping scheme as a means to make quick money. Another subplot follows a young rocker, disillusioned by the corrupt music industry. As the narrative threads intersect, each character faces moral and existential crises, highlighting themes of corruption, alienation, and the shallow pursuit of pleasure. The atmosphere of the era contributes to the sense of impending doom as they continue down their self-destructive paths, culminating in revelations that challenge their perceptions of reality and relationships.