A descendant of one of Hawaii's largest landowners, Matthew King finds his luck has changed. His two daughters are out of control; his wife, Joanie, lies in coma after an accident and is taken off life support. With the discovery of a man with whom Joanie has been having an affair, he takes to the road with his daughters to find his wife's lover.

Suddenly the King family must come to terms with this tragedy - and with the shameful sense of freedom that comes with it.