Candy Mountain is a film about a struggling musician named Julius who embarks on a journey to find a legendary blues musician named Elmore Silk. Julius is promised a recording contract if he can convince Elmore to come out of retirement and record one last album.
Julius sets off on his quest, encountering a series of eccentric characters along the way. He is joined by a con artist named Mr. Bones who helps him navigate the treacherous road to Candy Mountain, where Elmore is rumored to reside.
As Julius gets closer to his goal, he begins to question his own motivations and the true nature of success. Will he be able to find Elmore and secure the recording contract, or will he discover that the journey itself is more important than the destination?