Known as the "Bright Young Things" by the press, Adam and his companions in the 1930s are a group of outlandish, crazy, and utterly startling individuals to the elder generation. Adam, who is well-connected but broke, is frantically attempting to get enough money to marry Nina, a lovely woman. One by one, their friends disappear in an unceasing quest for faster and fresher thrills while his attempts to raise money are continually denied. As a result of events beyond their control, they are compelled to reevaluate the most important aspects of their life.