My Own Private Idaho

Mike stands alone on a barren stretch of highway, contemplating life. He compares the road to a distorted visage, symbolizing his confusion and loss.

As Mike continues his introspection, he suddenly experiences a narcoleptic episode. This transports him to a nostalgic dreamscape filled with childhood memories and the warmth of his mother's presence.

Mike awakens in Seattle and resumes his life as a street hustler. He soon encounters a wealthy woman who invites him to her lavish mansion, where he meets his friend Scott and another hustler named Gary.

Just as they prepare for an assignation with the wealthy patron, Mike suffers another narcoleptic attack. Upon waking up the following day, he finds himself in Portland, Oregon, alongside Scott.

In Portland, Mike and Scott meet Bob Pigeon, a mentor to a group of street kids. This introduction complicates their lives as Bob provides a different perspective on their street existence.

Scott confides in Bob about his impending retirement from street life. At 21, he plans to claim his father's inheritance and leave this world behind, signaling a turning point in his life.

Feeling a strong longing for his mother, Mike convinces Scott to travel to Idaho to visit his older brother, Richard. This journey represents both a physical and emotional quest for Mike.

During the road trip, Mike reveals his romantic feelings for Scott. However, Scott gently rejects him, stating he views their encounters only in terms of financial gain, adding complexity to their friendship.

Mike's reunion with his brother Richard is tense and strained. Their conversation unearths family truths, especially regarding their father's identity, revealing the rifts in their family relationships.

When Mike and Scott visit their mother at work, they learn she has left for Italy. This discovery deepens Mike's sense of loss and longing for the family he never truly understood.

With financial help from Hans, Mike and Scott head towards Italy, in search of answers about Mike's past. They hope to uncover the mysteries surrounding their family and find closure.

In Italy, Mike visits a farmhouse where his mother once worked. There, he learns that she had already returned to the US months ago, intensifying his heartbreak and craving for closure.

While Scott finds love with Carmela, Mike is left feeling isolated and heartbroken. This highlights the contrasting paths of the characters and the complexities of their relationships.

Back in Portland, Bob suffers a heart attack, marking a tragic end for the once vibrant mentor of street kids. His passing serves as a stark reminder of life's fragility and the challenges they all face.

At Bob's raucous funeral, Scott stands somberly at his father's grave, reflecting on the grief and decisions that now define their lives. The contrasting funerals highlight the diverging paths of their journeys.