Michael is living the good life. His girlfriend is devoted to him, his closest friend David is unwaveringly loyal, and even David’s girlfriend is open to a casual fling. However, Michael’s self-centered existence is shattered when he learns he has a terminal illness. Determined not to let his life slip away quietly, Michael takes the $200,000 meant for his treatment and boards a one-way flight to London. Shortly after arriving, his boldness and wit lead to a brutal assault in a dark alley. When he regains consciousness, cold and battered, he discovers that the enigmatic Sylvie, a mysterious French wanderer, is watching over him. They quickly fall deeply in love and embark on a quest to defy death itself.