An optimist creates a life built of lies in one of New York city's worst neighborhoods and affects those around her more than she could ever realize. A realist struggles to put food on her family's table, embracing her poverty and life because she knows people aren't good. A beginner strives to find the meaning of life while living in the lap of luxury, his actions creating more ripples than he ever realizes. Will they destroy each other, or will they prosper.