In New York City, various individuals navigate life and love on the last day of the year. Among them, a single mother, determined to spend New Year's Eve with her teenage daughter, faces her own challenges while fostering dreams of renewed hope. Meanwhile, a young couple eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child competes for a cash prize meant for the first baby born in the new year. Another man, disillusioned with the holiday spirit, finds himself unexpectedly stuck in an elevator with a quirky neighbor, leading to unexpected connections.

Elsewhere, a successful businesswoman must grapple with her personal fears as she prepares for the annual Times Square ball drop, an event that also connects several other characters seeking redemption and second chances. In another part of the city, an aging rock star attempts to reconnect with an estranged lover, while a young woman spends the evening chasing a resolution to a long-standing romantic wish. Through a series of intersecting storylines, these characters experience both heartbreak and joy as they strive to reach their goals and embrace new beginnings by the stroke of midnight.