Leonard, a troubled and sensitive young man, moves back into his childhood home in Brooklyn after a devastating heartbreak. Battling the shadows of his past and struggling with his mental health, he finds solace in his passion for photography and in the comfort of his loving but traditional parents. Their concern for Leonard's well-being and future prompts them to encourage a new relationship with Sandra, the sweet and caring daughter of his father's business associate. Sandra sees Leonard's vulnerability and seems to offer the stability and affection he desperately needs.

However, Leonard's life takes a complex turn when he meets his new neighbor, Michelle. She is captivating and mysterious, struggling with her own set of problems, including a tumultuous affair with a married man. Leonard finds himself irresistibly drawn to Michelle, torn between the safety and warmth Sandra represents and the intoxicating but perilous world Michelle introduces him to. This new attachment threatens to derail his tentative steps towards healing, plunging Leonard into a profound dilemma that forces him to confront his desires and fears, and ultimately decide what path his life should take.