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When Sean's summer girlfriend dumps him before leaving for college, he develops an unexpected relationship with his coworker Neecie and a vague plan to join the Marines. Bumbling through his own senior year, he struggles to sort through feelings for Neecie, lingering issues with his ex, and fresh family wounds. A melancholy but honest examination of life in transition.