[1] The film is a drama about the movable and unmovable obstacles in the lives of Brooklyn dwellers, centering on the story of a recent South American arrival, Marta Piro (Lewin).
[1] "Brooklyn is in transition from warehouses and barrios to a gentrified playground of boutiques and ultra-modern condominiums.
Angela has lived in Brooklyn her whole life, Marta has recently arrived from South America.
Once he arrives, however, he is so supremely uninterested in her that he rarely makes eye contact with her and bolts from the apartment as soon as he dumps his stuff on the bed.
[2] After Alvaro arrives only to break up with her, Marta must learn to find the courage to stand up for herself and confront Angela and Eddie.