Five stories are woven together and told against the backdrop of an anxious and uncertain post-9/11 New York: An insolated man has a catastrophic experience at the office; a boutique pastry chef's goal, to take over her rival's business, results in an introspective revelation; a young couple with a difficult 10-year-old son must confront their strained marriage; two bodyguards of a diplomat, immigrants and best friends, gradually come to a crossroads of conflicting views; and a long-lost childhood friend sparks a surprising change in the life of a senior citizen living a monotonous routine. |
