After being dumped at his graduation, would-be writer Daniel (Josh Peck) heads to Los Angeles, where he soon finds himself drawn to the charismatic and possibly dangerous Seth (Finn Wittrock), who opens up a new world of alluring glamour. At the same time Daniel becomes immersed in a local community based on loyalty and diversity through his landlord Jose (Amaury Nolasco). Torn between love, loyalty and the possibility of dark adventures, Daniel must make stark life choices.