Old Joy is a story about two old friends, Mark and Kurt, who spend a weekend camping in the Cascade Mountains. They are both facing turning points in their lives, and the strain is visible on both of them.
Mark's partner, Tanya, is pregnant, and he will soon face real-world challenges and responsibilities, possibly for the first time. On the other hand, Kurt continues to drift in his old hippie-like ways, changing his life direction based on hunches, dreams, vibes, and the search for cool places.
As the weekend unfolds, Kurt needs to find a new place to live but seems to have no plan, direction, or money. This weekend may mark a milepost where Mark and Kurt leave their sometimes rocky past behind and head for an uncertain future.