Flavia's Immigrant Narrative in New York City

Flavia, a Filipino immigrant attending an art history course, reflects on her experiences in New York City. She navigates her daily life, observes diverse individuals on the subway, and contemplates her relationships with her partner, friends, and Professor Veramonta. Flavia assists Roscoe in donating clothes to those in need and questions his wealth and lifestyle. Later, she stays over at Roscoe's and discovers photo albums confirming her suspicions about his deceased wife. They discuss movies and Flavia's family history before settling down to watch a Japanese film.