Jack Parsons grew up in poverty while suffering through childhood at the hands of an abusive, alcoholic father. At college, fueled by narcotics, alcohol, and a “can’t lose philosophy,” Jack runs with the popular crowd, pledges the school’s most exclusive fraternity, and continues to pine for his secret love, Anne - even though he knows his wealthy friend Freddy loves her. When another sexy girl enters the fray, they all unwittingly become perfect victims in a dangerous game of chasing the ultimate high.