He's the King of Pop - flawless in public, falling apart in private. At the height of his fame, Michael Jackson is drowning in the chaos of fame: drugs, betrayal, and the crushing weight of the image he's been forced to wear. Behind the lights, he seeks escape in an affair with Vanity - a brilliant, troubled singer who knows exactly what it means to be adored, consumed, and discarded. Their connection is intense, reckless, and far too real. But as their bond deepens, the lies around them tighten. A young actress plays the role of his perfect partner. Executives, bodyguards, and hangers-on keep secrets that could destroy them both. And at the center of it all is the House: a glittering, dangerous playground where pleasure hides poison - and nobody walks out clean. Set in 1980s Hollywood, House of Balloons is a story of love, addiction, control, and what it means to be truly seen when the whole world is watching.

"i don't think our lives are gonna expire with this vacation..." It's the winter of 1987, and in a terribly rushed attempt at maintaining his reservation at the cabin he selected every winter, Michael Jackson, a 29 year old market-analyst, ends up finding out, upon arrival to the cozy cabin that he'll be sharing it with 32 year old real estate agent Prince Nelson. From lifestyles that are polar opposites to one another, the two men must figure out how to get along within the 4 weeks they'll share together in the small, two bedroom cabin. Michael had never dealt with the stress or confusion of having a roommate, but with Prince around, he'd have to learn to adapt both with his wild, charismatic wit, as well as the feelings that begin to surface. TOLD FROM MICHAEL'S PERSPECTIVE.

"You are special. You have always been special." Just before Fidel Castro's 1994 announcement that any Cubans wishing to leave Cuba may do so, Prince Nelson is sent to Miami to take advantage of the dual-citizenship he holds. With his father in Texas, the young migrant doesn't seek shelter in Little Havana, but a bus to Amarillo, Texas. Upon his arrival, Prince is surprised by his father's reluctance to take him in, but initially is determined to earn his love through the thing he loves most- His ranch. Michael Jackson, a skilled ranch hand is surprised and intimidated by the arrival of his boss' long lost son. The daunting task of teaching him the ropes is put upon his shoulders, frustrating him further. The two, however form a bond that will change the trajectory of both of their lives forever.