Andrew Bujalski's film stars Justin Rice as Alan, an aspiring singer-songwriter who hopes to further his career in New York. Staying with best friend Lawrence and his girlfriend Ellie, who takes a shine to him, he tries to carve a career path while staying clear of distracting entanglements. Like other films from the 'mumblecore' school of directors, there is a lot of dialogue with underlying hints of darker undercurrents that punctuate this deceptively detailed, observant film.