 Tobe is about 16, living with her dad and younger brother in LA s San Fernando Valley. She invites a gas station attendant named Harlan to come to the beach with her and her friends. He s from South Dakota, wears a cowboy hat, talks country, and has been a ranch hand. They have a great time, his simple expressions seem like wisdom, he s attentive and polite, and even though he s more than twice her age, she wants to spend time with him. When her father objects, she rebels. Harlan, meanwhile, thinks she s his soul mate, and he starts making plans to get her away from her father. Worlds are set to collide, but which ones?