Daughter of illegal Chinese immigrants, Liu spends her time between her two jobs: the Chinatown family’s store and a greasy fast-food chain restaurant. All the while, she studies to get into a prestigious University.

Determined to give her family a better future, despite living in a society that sees her as a parasite, she works tirelessly to cover the costs of the city that never sleeps.

When presented with an opportunity that can change her family’s life forever, Liu won’t rest until she gets her chance at the American dream.