Brooklyn bookstore employee Zuzu (Synead) dreams of becoming an acclaimed poet. She meets fellow beatnik Pablo (Shepsi Haider) following a monthly poetry night at Spoonbill Books, a cultural hub for the underground artists of New York City. The two have a one night stand and Zuzu later learns she is pregnant. A series of bizarre encounters with many artists ultimately inspires Zuzu, guiding her decisions for the future.
