An idealistic and determined woman named Tonya Neely seeks to enlist the help of architect Leo Waters to address the deteriorating conditions in a housing project that he designed. Battles with her personal frustrations and striving for better living conditions, she implores Leo to take responsibility and get involved in improving the development. Leo, however, is detached from the ongoing struggles of the residents and more concerned with his personal life and career achievements. Tonya's persistence pushes Leo into a confrontation with his own sense of duty and ethics.

As Leo's home life starts to fray, tension rises between him and his wife Julia, who feels overshadowed by his narcissism and professional preoccupations. Their teenage children, Christina and Martin, are caught in the midst of the turmoil, dealing with their own issues of identity and independence. The family dynamic mirrors the conflict outside as both Leo's personal and professional lives spiral out of control. Eventually, pressure mounts on Leo to either face the consequences of his past decisions or continue with his dispassionate stance, leading to critical choices that affect both his family and the project’s residents.