Ale, a resourceful twelve-year-old boy, lives in a marginalized area near Willets Point, Queens, New York. Orphaned and living on the streets, he works at an auto-body repair shop while navigating a life of hustling and making ends meet. Ale dreams of a more stable future and wants to provide a better life for his older sister, Isamar, who faces her own set of challenges. The siblings work tirelessly to save money with the hope of buying a food truck to achieve economic independence.

As they strive toward their goals, Ale's environment constantly tests his resilience and determination. The vibrant but harsh world of repair shops and street vendors forms the backdrop of their lives, filled with both opportunities and setbacks. Despite their shared aspirations, reality often intrudes, forcing Ale and Isamar to confront difficult moral and practical decisions. The story captures their unwavering bond and unyielding pursuit of a better life, poignantly portraying the struggles and small victories of those on the fringes of society.