 Sonny (Geoff) is from a rich family in the province. He sets out to Manila despite his parents  disapproval for he wants to see what s in store for him in the city. Here, he encounters Trina (Nikki), a street-smart gal who gives him tips on urban survival. Sonny admires Trina s wisdom and strength and eventually falls in love with her. But Trina has a lifetime dream of going to America. She exhausts all ways and means, ultimately finding an American citizen willing to marry her for 40 thousand pesos. Since this is his loved one s lifetime dream, Sonny sells his beloved cow to raise the money for her trip. But Sonny is disheartened when Trina accepts the money. Will Trina ever realize that the dream she s looking for is right in front of her? Or will Sonny accept defeat and return to his simple life in the province?