"Set Fire to the Stars" is a biographical drama film that tells the story of the poet Dylan Thomas and his first trip to America in the 1950s. The film follows Thomas as he embarks on a tour of the United States, accompanied by his agent John Brinnin. As Thomas struggles with his inner demons and battles with alcoholism, Brinnin tries to keep him on track and away from temptation.
As the tour progresses, tensions rise between Thomas and Brinnin, leading to a climactic confrontation that forces both men to confront their own shortcomings. Through it all, Set Fire to the Stars explores the complex relationship between art and self-destruction, and the price that some artists pay for their creative genius.