Lu finds himself in the challenging role of a food delivery worker after unsuccessfully attempting to launch his own restaurant. This financial setback has impeded his dreams but inspired him to accumulate enough money to finally bring his wife, Si Yu, and daughter, Yaya, to New York City. Excited yet uncertain, he manages to lease a three-bedroom apartment, marking a new chapter in their lives. However, misfortune strikes when the e-bike he has rented for his deliveries is stolen, leading to a spiraling series of troubling events.
Feeling the weight of responsibility and desperation heavy on his shoulders, Lu discovers that he is barred from using the delivery profile due to the fraudulent activities he's engaged in. To complicate matters further, he learns that the landlord he trusted has scampered off with his deposit and first month's rent, leaving him without a place to stay. Unable to move in without repaying the fees, Lu faces a grim night homeless, pawning his possessions in a frantic attempt to gather any funds.
His troubles intensify when he resorts to stealing an e-bike, a turf of wrong decisions stemming from the haunting memories of his failed restaurant venture. To make matters worse, he finds himself facing a loan shark who demands collateral that Lu cannot provide due to the remnants of his business's failure. Yet, determination pushes him forward, and he manages to convince the building's superintendent to allow him to move into the apartment.
Finally, the long-awaited moment arrives when his wife, Fala Chen, and daughter, Yaya, make their way to New York. It’s a bittersweet reunion after five long years apart, as Yaya eagerly wishes to spend quality time with her father. Together, they venture into the hustle and bustle of the city, culminating in a mission to gather money, sell the stolen e-bike, and discuss lingering issues surrounding their complex lives.
During this chaotic day, Lu spots the man who deceived him visiting an illegal gambling den, sparking a failed attempt to reclaim his lost money. Meanwhile, Yaya unknowingly discovers a watch in a brownstone during an open house and wants to keep it. When they eventually find each other again, she expresses her feelings about her father's absence, and although she offers the watch to him, Lu insists on returning it.
In a heartfelt father-daughter outing, they visit Lu's former business partner, hoping to obtain a goldfish, but during the trip, Lu struggles with an urge to steal yet another e-bike. The situation culminates tragically when a car strikes Lu, which drives away without consequence. After the hit-and-run, he faces a moment of despair and decides to go back home with Yaya.
Once they return, they discover that Si has taken it upon herself to clean and furnish their new apartment. A delivery driver arrives with dinner, revealing the dire circumstances they are still wrapped in—Lu trying to shield his family from the harsh reality of their situation. As they sit down to eat, Yaya declines food, her awareness of their financial struggles evident.
The following morning offers a glimmer of hope as Lu sits by the window. As sunlight streams in, it reflects the unfulfilled promises of the scammer that shadowed his journey, reminding him of the challenges still ahead.
