A painter, a striper and a newcomer with no money and a math degree... Three young, ambitious roommates navigating the eccentric and dangerous underworld of 1970s Los Angeles to achieve financial independence

Chris is not getting along with boyfriend Sandor and has an affair with parole officer Dennis. Dennis invites the couple to dinner with his ex-girlfriend Jan. At a picnic on the beach, Jan meets lifeguard Phil, who later sleeps with Chris and moves in with the other five. Phil brings in a person, lawyer Elaine. The "group marriage" of the six of them attracts media attention,