A disillusioned professor finds himself challenging the university when he learns that one of his students is facing physical abuse at home, leading to a confrontation that ultimately reinforces his hopelessness.

A young college professor wishes to introduce his girlfriend to his family in rural Colorado, but after he ignores her hesitancies with the hope that everything will turn out fine, it quickly becomes clear that everything is all but fine.

A rift grows between two friends as one of them pulls away to pursue a romantic relationship. The girl's actions result in the loss of the green duckboat that represented the memories they made together.

A young Japanese girl befriends a Filipino man hired by her parents. Together, they discuss life and religion—until sudden misfortune strikes.