Rose es una estrella de rock (Bette Midler) cuyo éxito está estrechamente vinculado al alcohol y a las drogas. Sin embargo, con el paso del tiempo, esos excesos serán la causa de su declive. Cuando Rose, intentando salir de ese infierno, le pide a su mánager (Alan Bates) que le permita tomarse un respiro, él se niega. Entonces ella busca consuelo y amor en los brazos de un atractivo caradura (Frederic Forrest) que no podrá seguir el ritmo frenético de su vida de excesos.
This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti and his younger brother Joey, who has leukemia. John and Joey's bond is a strong one. Joey hangs out with John in the Penn State locker room, and inspires him to be the top college football player in the country. Their bond knows no boundaries and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards.
