This film narrates the tumultuous and passionate saga of Hawk, a charming and driven individual, and Tim, a devout and idealistic counterpart. Both are political aides who find themselves entangled in a romantic relationship during the peak of the 1950s Lavender Scare. Their intense connection endures through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-infused disco era of the 1970s, and the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. Despite the ever-present danger of their secret being revealed and the potential for devastating consequences, their fervent romance only grows stronger.