On his 25th birthday, Max attempts to distance himself from the recent suicide of his older brother. His life-long best friend Peter comes to visit, and the two men proceed to court two beautiful women they meet in an Indian restaurant. Together, the four experience a quintessential romantic day in Manhattan during the holidays: ice skating in Central Park. cocktails at the Jane Hotel. and karoake in Chinatown. However. as day turns to night, Max's emotinal relief is all too brief. His attempt to escape his reality only brings him closer to it, and provokes him to questioning his deepest beliefs.