A recent college graduate in the midst of depression must decide if he will pursue his passion or stick to the protective bubble of his small town life.

The anatomy of his life is starting to weigh on David, a recent college graduate, as he recognizes where his decisions have led him. At his lowest he meets a mysterious girl, Kelly, who sees his talent and tries to propel his guarded aspirations. Through a casual discussion of the tale of Rip Van Winkle, David discovers a parallel between his own life and the man that slept his life away. Fearing that his life will pass him by, David must make a choice. Will he choose the path of happiness and a life of fulfillment? Or will he follow Rip's path, and one day wake up in a world that forgot him?