Angie and Scott are busy engineers tired of the daily grind of living in a U.S. city. After the birth of their daughter, Elsa, they leave St. Paul behind and head for San Juan del Sur to slow down and regain the lost hours of their lives. Nicaragua seems like the perfect place for sun, surf, and Scott's dream of owning a home on the beach, but when Angie's practical side kicks in, reality starts to threaten their carefree coastal living.