Aman, a 20-year-old Somali boy who grew up in Rome, works at a used car lot. Suffering from insomnia, he often cruises through the Esquiline Hill streets at night to pass the time. One evening, he meets Terry, a 40-year-old ex-boxer with an obscure past. The two become fast friends, however, their relationship is somewhat ambiguous. Terry uses Aman for selfish purposes. Aman, in turn, sees their relationship as his chance for social redemption.