Leaving the desolation of the Dust Bowl behind, Daniel Doughnut and his family embark on a journey to the bustling city of Los Angeles, their hearts filled with hope and trepidation. Along the way young Danny gets a surprise kiss from another by Len.
In the glittering lights of 1930s Los Angelos, Danny and his family find unexpected Hollywood opportunities
Daniel lands a role in a film, he later discovers Len the boy who kissed him on the road is also working at the film studio.
But their newfound success is tempered by the need to conceal their relationship. They seek out the flamboyant former film star interior designers Billy Haines, he and his life partner Jimmie Shields opens their eyes to a gay world where they can socialize and their love blossoms, in the gathering storm of war.
