Michael, portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield—who clearly has discerning taste in outerwear—is a reporter assigned to interview a man grieving his wife. While there, he notices a photograph featuring a girl, taken by Chanté Adams ("Christina"). Returning to New Orleans, Michael attempts to find other works by this photographer, which leads him to Mae (Issa Rae), an assistant curator at a gallery and the object of his affec…

Examining her mother’s history as a photographer in New Orleans, Mae encounters Mike, who is also investigating that story professionally. The narrative shifts between New York and New Orleans, interweaving Mae's present-day experiences with details about her mother’s earlier years. The film thoughtfully examines connections between people and the ways they can remain incomplete, along with how parental errors sha…