Michael J. Fox stars as aspiring writer Jamie Conway (Fox), a man whose life has essentially fallen apart due to the recent death of his mother and his now estranged wife. Seeking solace in cocaine, alcohol and the New York City club scene Jamie slowly becomes immersed in the decadent Manhattan life-style. Accompanied by his best friend Tad (Kiefer Sutherland), Jamie becomes even more consumed with his nightly routine and severe depression, forcing him to confront his demons, face the facts and turn his life around.