In London 1952, veteran civil servant Williams receives a life-threatening diagnosis that sends him to the coast with a briefcase of bills and emptied savings account, vowing to make his final days meaningful... only he doesn't know how. After an enigmatic stranger takes him out on the town, Williams becomes intrigued by a young co-worker who seems to possess the vitality that has previously evaded him. With the help of an optimistic new colleague, Williams turns his efforts to bringing happiness to his community.