Four stories examine the daily lives of ordinary Los Angeles people:; Islands in the River; Introduced Joy, a reclusive girl passionate about spray painting and hip-hop. On the concrete banks of the Los Angeles River, her graffiti masterpiece is being created, a vision of a weeping clown named Payasa. At home, her mother and her mother's boyfriend argued over money. At school, she was chased home by boys who disliked her uniqueness. But in the river, there is another one; Other ";, Sal Malino is homeless and disconnected from normal life, to the point where she cannot hear his voice when describing her personal vision. That is to say, until it was too late&"; the warm place" introduced Avo and his wife Allegra, who lived with their daughter on the east bank across the river&"; alive" because their daughter had recently drowned in the river, which was the spark of their marriage life. They had to find a way back together; the warm place&"&"; heater" introduced Ridley, who was called to his home in Los Angeles to accompany his dying mother in a hospice hospital, playing jazz blues guitar. Ridley felt abandoned by his brother, brother and sisters, and was responsible Taking care of his mother, he was surprised to find that a mysterious sound of comfort pervaded his single room&"; HUMPHREY" Introduced Humphrey, an elderly pension recipient living alone, recalling his wife Ethel. His daily walks always take him to Ethel's grave for lunch and a nap, allowing joy and Awo's life to pass through his path.