The story follows Helen Memel, a rebellious and sexually adventurous 18-year-old who has a hygiene-averse lifestyle. After a shaving accident leads to an anal fissure, she is admitted to the hospital. There, she schemes to reunite her divorced parents while navigating her attraction to a male nurse, Robin.

: While attempting an "unsuccessful intimate shave," Helen severely injures herself and is hospitalized for surgery to treat an anal fissure. The Hospital Stay

The film's protagonist, Helen, is a deeply flawed and relatable character who will resonate with anyone who's ever struggled with their own sense of self. Her journey is both heartbreaking and darkly comedic, as she confronts the harsh realities of adulthood and her own desires.