The year is 1982, a time of women with big hair and shoulder pads and men wearing make up and frilly shirts. An American man, Gerry Costello, settles in England. He believes he's Elvis Presley living under an assumed identity after faking his own death. Exuding charisma, he knows all the songs, and those he meets cant help falling in love. But is he the real deal, or just a great pretender?