In August 2019, Frank stumbles upon a newly released book that mirrors his own experiences from two decades earlier. This discovery brings back memories of Marie, a woman he was once involved with before she relocated to the United States and vanished from his life. Determined to find her, Frank embarks on a journey to America, a country gripped by an intense heatwave and engulfed in a climate of distrust and political anxiety. His quest leads him into the desert as he continues his search for Marie.