Tod Hackett is a brilliant young artist - and a man in danger of losing his heart. Brought to an LA studio as a set-designer he is soon caught up in a fantasy world where the cult of celebrity rules.

But when he becomes besotted by the beautiful Faye an aspiring actress and occasional call-girl his dream rapidly becomes a nightmare. For with little in the way of looks and no money to buy her time Tod's desperate passion can only lead to frustration disillusionment and rage ...