Following the death of his mother, a 17-year-old Egyptian teenager, Nabil, relocates to Toronto to live with his estranged father, Iskander, an eminent architect. In his exploration of the city, he meets Malibu, a trans elder, fighting alone against the possible demolition of her haven, MANDY'S, a drag nightclub. Nabil is reminded of his mother, a seamstress and fashion designer when he learns that Malibu sews all her outfits, and asks Malibu to teach him his mother's craft.