Interwoven struggles of musicians, creatives, and dreamers navigating ambition, relationships, and industry compromises.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Industry Aspirations
The aging supergroup seeks financial backing while Liz hires Gwen, setting up parallel career ambitions. Both the band and the household dynamic establish the film's focus on professional survival.
Key Events
Supergroup Formation — Clive, Nick, and producer Burt establish their aging supergroup. Characters: Clive, Nick, BurtLocation: Music Studio
Producer's Pitch — Burt seeks financial backing from a wealthy investor named Jane. Characters: Burt, Clive, NickLocation: Investor Office
Gwen's Ambition Revealed — Gwen pursues singing ambitions while living with Liz. Characters: Gwen, LizLocation: Liz's Apartment
Personal Entanglements
Liz navigates disappointing dates while Eva struggles with her acting career. Their friendship provides emotional grounding as external pressures mount.
Key Events
Gwen's Ambition Revealed — Gwen pursues singing ambitions while living with Liz. Characters: Gwen, LizLocation: Liz's Apartment
Liz's Dating Struggle — Liz searches for a decent man outside the entertainment industry. Characters: LizLocation: Restaurant
Eva's Career Frustration — Eva struggles to secure meaningful acting roles. Characters: EvaLocation: Audition Room
Liz & Eva Bond — Best friends share frustrations about their respective struggles. Characters: Liz, EvaLocation: Cafe
The Date Reveal — Liz discovers her date is actually using her industry connections. Characters: LizLocation: Date Venue
Crisis & Confrontation
A cult member arrives with a child claiming Clive's paternity, shattering his marriage. Simultaneously, the band faces an unethical investor demand.
Key Events
Cult Member Arrival — A cult member appears at Clive and Eva's doorstep unexpectedly. Characters: Clive, EvaLocation: Clive's Home
The Love Child Shock — A 12-year-old is dropped off claiming Clive is the father. Characters: Clive, EvaLocation: Clive's Home
Carl's Departure — Guitarist Carl travels away from his pregnant wife for a gig. Characters: CarlLocation: Airport
Brother's Return — Carl's junkie brother emerges from rehab and stays with the family. Characters: CarlLocation: Carl's Home
Investor's Demand — Jane demands the lead singer sleep with her for backing. Characters: Burt, CliveLocation: Office
Ambition vs Reality
Gwen's ruthless tactics clash with Liz's disillusionment. Carl deals with family obligations while the band debates moral compromises.
Key Events
Investor's Demand — Jane demands the lead singer sleep with her for backing. Characters: Burt, CliveLocation: Office
Band's Moral Dilemma — The band debates the ethical cost of the investor's condition. Characters: Clive, Nick, BurtLocation: Studio
Gwen's Cruel Acts — Gwen commits shameless acts to advance her ambition. Characters: Gwen, LizLocation: Liz's Apartment
Liz's Disillusionment — Liz confronts the reality of her dating and professional failures. Characters: LizLocation: Apartment
Eva's Role Hunt Continues — Eva persists in seeking better acting opportunities. Characters: EvaLocation: Theater
Carl's Family Tension — Carl navigates tension between his wife, brother, and career. Characters: CarlLocation: Home
Convergence of Struggles — All characters face the consequences of their ambitions and choices. Characters: Clive, Eva, Liz, Gwen, Burt, Nick, CarlLocation: City Streets
Resolution of Ambitions — Characters accept their realities and adjust their life paths. Characters: Clive, Eva, Liz, Gwen, Burt, Nick, CarlLocation: Various Locations
Story Breakdown
Band's Financial Crisis — The aging supergroup seeks backing but faces ethical compromises.
Producer Pitch — Burt approaches wealthy investor Jane for funding.
Moral Dilemma — Lead singer must choose between career and integrity.
Liz & Gwen Dynamic — Employer and employee clash over ambition and boundaries.
Hiring Process — Liz hires Gwen as a housekeeper and aspiring singer.
Shameless Tactics — Gwen prioritizes her career over household harmony.
Eva & Clive Marriage — A couple faces external intrusion and internal strain.
Cult Intrusion — A stranger arrives with a child claiming Clive's paternity.
Spousal Support — Eva and Clive navigate upheaval together.
Date Expectations — Liz hopes for a normal man outside the industry.
Connection Reveal — The date exploits her industry ties for personal gain.
Carl's Family Subplot — A guitarist balances career travel with domestic responsibilities.
Travel Conflict — Carl leaves his pregnant wife for a professional opportunity.
Brother's Rehab — A recovering addict brother returns to the family home.
Thematic Resolution — Characters confront the gap between ambition and reality.
Acceptance — Characters adjust expectations and find new paths.
Industry Reflection — The film closes on the cost of creative compromise.
A look at the lives of several struggling L.A. musicians. Gwen, a singer-songwriter, is on a quest for the big-time. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, Gwen tries to steal her boss' boyfriend, a veteran rock producer. The producer, meanwhile, is trying to orchestrate a comeback for an '80s band.
