Oliver Hayes, a budding animator struggling with self-doubt, encounters the enchanting and spontaneous Lily Blush. She persuades him to abandon his current life and join her on a journey to Northern California, where he dreams of landing a job at Pixar Animation Studios. During their coastal adventure, Oliver finds himself falling head over heels in love. However, as he uncovers some surprising truths, he is forced to choose between confronting reality or remaining in his fantasy world.