In this heartfelt journey, three friends-Judah, Rocky, and Bryan-set out on an adventure that begins with a road trip across the United States. Each of them grapples with their own uncertainties and dreams. Judah is seeking purpose beyond his stagnant job in sales, Rocky is an aspiring artist feeling lost in her creativity, and Bryan is searching for fulfillment while working a lackluster job.
As they travel through various states, they share memories, dreams, and moments of vulnerability, often reflecting on the challenges they face and the relationships that bind them. They encounter the joy of spontaneity and the thrill of the unknown, but also the reality of their financial struggles. Each stop offers new experiences and lessons about friendship, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness.
Their adventure takes a turn when they reminisce about their time in Hawaii, filled with warmth, fun, and a sense of belonging. This longing for the island life ignites a spark of inspiration, and they decide to shift their plans to return to California, where they once felt trapped, to explore new possibilities.
Upon arriving in California, they reconnect with their past-old friends, familiar places, and the professors who influenced them. However, as they explore their old stomping grounds, they begin to question whether the life they left behind is truly what they want. They feel a pull towards the carefree existence they experienced in Hawaii, prompting deep discussions about their future.
Ultimately, they realize that their heart lies in Hawaii, where they felt alive and free. Despite the risk of leaving behind their established lives in California, they make the bold decision to embrace the unknown and return to the islands, ready to build a new life filled with adventure, creativity, and friendship.
When you have shared you life with someone for 45 years, how do you cope with their death? Do you wallow in pity, blame the universe, ask your daughters for help or ditch them to visit Hawaii alone at 75? Or all of these?
When the only person you have truly ever loved dumps you, what do you do? Of course, you just take the Hawaii vacation for two and turn it into a solo trip!
A little too late self-discovery trip by an old lady turns into a lesson in letting go when she meets a young man who reminds her of her late partner and makes her wish to have a son like that. Crippled by personal losses, they teach each other that life may be worth living after all.
Join them, you may learn something about yourself along the way.
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