It is the sweltering summer of 1976 in Provincetown—a town pulsating with freedom, sex, and energy. Tony (Dominic Sessa), a young man dreaming of a writing career, takes a job washing dishes at a seafood restaurant run by a mysterious chef (Antonio Banderas) to make ends meet. Amidst the intense, chaotic, yet incredibly creative atmosphere, Tony discovers his passion, his calling, and his true self.