Hilary O'Neil, played by Julia Roberts, is devastated when she discovers that her boyfriend has cheated on her. She quits her job and decides to start afresh, leaving behind her old life and relationships. She comes across an advertisement for a private nurse and applies for the job.
The patient she is assigned to care for is a young man named Victor Geddes, played by Campbell Scott, who is suffering from leukemia. Victor is wealthy and has a luxurious home in the hills of San Francisco. His family is dysfunctional, and his relationship with them is strained, but he is close to his grandfather, played by Vincent D'Onofrio.
Hilary and Victor form a close bond, and they fall in love despite the knowledge that Victor's leukemia is terminal. Hilary is conflicted about the relationship because of the inevitable outcome, but Victor is determined to live the best life he can for the time he has left.
As Hilary cares for Victor, she also begins to connect with his grandfather, who opens up to her about his own life and regrets. Hilary discovers that Victor has been secretly getting an experimental treatment that could save his life. However, the treatment is risky and expensive, and Victor's family is reluctant to approve it.
Hilary goes to great lengths to convince Victor's family to allow him to undergo the experimental treatment, and the story ultimately ends with a bittersweet outcome.
Dying Young is a poignant love story that explores themes of mortality, love, and sacrifice. The film's powerful performances, beautiful cinematography, and emotional score make for an unforgettable and heart-wrenching experience.