A middle-aged New York cab driver from Egypt picks up a fellow Egyptian, arriving in the city for the first time, in pursuit of the "American Dream". They share a conversation that will help each of them come to a realization about their life choices.
The events revolve around Hadi, who works as a washroom attendant at a disco in a hotel in Cairo, and he sees his life slipping away from his hands. On an unexpected visit to a cabaret, he finds himself in love with the dancer Nour.
