Susan Weinblatt is an aspiring photographer navigating life in New York City. Her close bond with her best friend and roommate, Anne Munroe, becomes strained when Anne decides to get married and move out. As Susan adjusts to her friend's absence, she struggles with loneliness and tries to balance her career aspirations with forging new social connections. Financial pressures compel her to take on mundane photo assignments while seeking opportunities for more artistic work.

Susan forms relationships with a variety of characters, each impacting her journey towards self-sufficiency and personal fulfillment. She finds guidance from Rabbi Gold, who encourages her artistic pursuits, and builds a tentative friendship with Eric, a charming writer. Despite the challenges of maintaining her friendships and confronting the realities of her chosen career path, Susan persistently works towards self-discovery and the realization of her dreams. The movie explores themes of friendship, independence, and the pursuit of creative passion in a complex urban landscape.