Cara, an immigrant, arrives in the United States like several others, to chase the American Dream only to find her hopes dashed against the shores of the promised land as reality shatters the mirror of all illusions. Alex's fledging aspirations of becoming a writer soon find its promise in Cara, an aspiring documentary director. Allured by his charms, Cara slowly lets down her guard until her old roommate, William, turns up. In what follows is a shocking turn of events, Cara, Alex, and William find their fates tied together by a common thread as they come to grips with their past while a harrowing revelation looms over their present seeking to turn the tide on their connections.