 Paris follows rookie detective Jason Bartok on his disturbing journey through the shadowy underworld of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, illuminated only by a sweet but short-lived romance with a strikingly beautiful, enigmatic woman. As the tale unfolds, Jason accidentally shoots his corrupt partner, Leon, grabbing stolen money from the crime scene at the older policeman s urging. The guilt-ridden young man quickly takes to the road to track down Leon s lover, Linda/Shen Li, an illegal Chinese immigrant, to deliver the bag of cash to her. Jason s search takes in seedy motels and rough bars, an L.A. massage parlor and a Nevada ranch, until finally in a dingy Vegas dive, he discovers the irresistible Linda, a sparkling jewel ensnared by the sex trade. Stalked by thugs, the money s "rightful owners", Jason and Linda are thrust together to make their escape through the haunting landscape that is the California desert. As Linda s "American Dream" continues to crumble and Jason struggles with numbing guilt, passion takes over these star-crossed lovers desperate for a fresh start. As maybe only beautiful young lovers can # they envision life beyond their differing values, allegiances, and doom itself.