40-year-old Larry Winstead finds himself in a malaise of his own making. Unemployment, impending divorce, a tossed creative dream, and an overzealous interest in alcohol leave him depressed until an Argentine artist sparks something dormant. Then, a new job and fascinating new friends rebuilding their lives in New Orleans post-Katrina help guide him to a fresh understanding of old confusion. Love, creativity, friendship, and family all help Larry see that sometimes when things fall apart, they fall together again.