The Misfits

In Reno, Nevada, Roslyn Tabor decides to file for a quickie divorce from her inattentive husband Raymond. At 30 years old, she feels that if she is going to be alone, she wants to be truly independent and by herself.

Raymond gifts Roslyn a car as part of their divorce settlement. However, the car is broken down, prompting Roslyn to seek assistance from her landlady Isabelle to sell it.

A tow truck driver named Guido arrives to repair the broken car. He becomes smitten with Roslyn, showcasing an immediate spark of attraction that complicates Roslyn’s emotional state post-divorce.

Isabelle takes Roslyn to a cocktail lounge at Harrah's for drinks, introducing her to a more social side of life. Roslyn begins to relax and enjoy herself, revealing her sensitive and kind nature towards others.

Roslyn meets the aging cowboy Gay Langland at the lounge, who appears intrigued by her. Guido and Gay decide to invite Roslyn and Isabelle out to the countryside to help her unwind from her recent divorce.

The group arrives at Guido's half-finished house in the countryside. As they drink and dance, Roslyn’s inhibitions lower, but her emotional state becomes fragile as she contemplates her new life.

A conflict arises when Gay expresses his desire to kill a rabbit that is eating from their vegetable garden. Roslyn, feeling deeply for the animals, confronts Gay, leading to a fight that exposes their differing values.

The group heads to a local rodeo to recruit a third man to help catch wild mustangs. Along the way, they meet Perce, a friend of Gay's who is struggling financially, and Gay offers to pay his entry fee to the rodeo.

At a bar, Roslyn participates in a game and wins $145, later sharing some of her winnings with a church lady. However, tensions rise when a drunken man disrespects her.

At the rodeo, Roslyn is upset to learn about the cruel treatment of horses. She firmly declares that all rodeos should be banned, highlighting her deep compassion for animals and foreshadowing subsequent conflicts.

Following a mishap during the rodeo, Perce injures himself but refuses to seek medical attention, showing his stubbornness. This moment deepens the bond between him and Roslyn as she reveals her empathetic nature.

Roslyn witnesses a drunken Gay causing a scene when he unexpectedly runs into his children. This encounter highlights his unresolved issues with fatherhood and his tumultuous emotional state.

After Perce passes out in an alley, Roslyn stays by his side, crying for him. This moment resonates deeply with Perce, who reflects on his lonely past, marking a pivotal emotional connection between them.

The group successfully captures a stallion and four mares, but Roslyn is horrified at the thought of selling them for dog food. In a heated confrontation, she realizes the darker sides of the men she has grown close to.

Under the stars, Roslyn finally expresses her intention to leave Gay. As she joyfully interacts with Gay's dog, a bittersweet moment arises, encapsulating her struggle between love and her principles.