Seventeen-year-old Jones chooses an unconventional path, opting to skip college in favor of honing his writing while living in a boarding house. As he navigates his new life, he becomes entangled with two women: aspiring actress Lisa and the artistic Jane, a photographer. When Jane’s former boyfriend reenters her life to assist in her recovery from a car accident, Jones grapples with his feelings and realizes the depth of his affection for Jane, forcing him to confront what he truly desires amidst the complexities of young love.