August at Twenty-Two follows Cal as she navigates her complex emotions towards her childhood friend turned boyfriend, Jacob, and his new girlfriend, Emily. As Cal becomes more involved in their lives, the dynamics between the three characters shift and become increasingly entangled. Cal must confront her past feelings for Jacob and her jealousy towards Emily, leading to a series of emotional and dramatic confrontations. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the complexity of human relationships as the characters grapple with their emotions and desires.