The Grand March

The story follows Russell Pinske, a young man seeking excitement and purpose as he travels back to his Indiana hometown. There, he becomes entangled in the lives of petty crooks and embarks on a romance with an older woman, leading to a summer filled with impulsive adventures. As he grapples with the allure of small-town life and the challenges of those around him, an unexpected visit from an old friend offers him a chance to escape and pursue his original goal of reaching the West Coast.