The story centers around Richard Novak, a 55-year-old wealthy day trader living an isolated life in Los Angeles. After a health scare lands him in the hospital, Richard begins to reevaluate his solitary existence and make connections with others.

He befriends an immigrant donut shop owner named Anhil, offers refuge to a crying woman he meets at the grocery store, rescues a horse from a sinkhole, and develops relationships with a famous actor and his estranged family members. Through these interactions, Richard breaks out of his rigid routines and controlled lifestyle to embrace life's messiness and find new meaning.

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