In 2018, a pedestrian on the New York City’s Lower East Side witnesses a young Black couple in love, prompting a consideration about the storytelling, hope, and Nelson Mandela.

A young contemporary couple housesitting in St. Martin, France, playact at homeownership and encounter the romantic misfortunes of a life of mild poverty and artistic creation.

In the modern day, a mixed-race man perched on the edge of the Williamsburg Bridge, ready to jump. He contemplates his lovers, mother, writing, and regrets to the tune of an old jazz song.