A former Pakistani rock star, now living in New York City, struggles to make ends meet by selling coffee and bagels from his pushcart in Manhattan. Ahmad, grappling with the harsh realities of immigrant life, starts his day before dawn, setting up his cart and trying to attract customers in a bustling yet indifferent city. His life is a monotonous cycle of menial labor and solitude, marked by the persistent effort to reconnect with his estranged son. Ahmad's daily interactions are limited but include regulars who offer small kindnesses and a glimpse into their own lives.

One such connection is made with Noemi, a Spanish woman who works at a nearby newsstand and whose warmth makes Ahmad yearn for more meaningful human ties. Meanwhile, Mohammad, an acquaintance from his past life, re-enters his world and offers him a chance at a better job, igniting a spark of hope but also forcing Ahmad to confront his past failures and unfulfilled dreams. His interactions with these characters reveal his deep sense of loss and displacement, as he contemplates his life's direction amidst the urban chaos.