Nick Brady, a record store clerk, encounters bizarre visions from a mysterious entity he names VALIS. These surreal experiences prompt him to relocate his family to Los Angeles, where he rises to prominence as a music company executive. However, his newfound success entangles him in a perilous conspiracy that blends politics and mysticism, revealing a larger cosmic struggle at play. As Nick navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront the profound implications of his visions and the forces that seek to manipulate reality itself.