In the heart of San Francisco, a young woman named Joanna, recently engaged to a charming African American man named John, returns to her parents' home after a romantic vacation in Hawaii. However, the news of her engagement does not arrive with the same enthusiasm she expected. Her parents, Christina and Matt, liberal and progressive in theory, face an internal conflict upon meeting John. While Christina tries to handle the situation with diplomacy, Matt, a strong-willed journalist, feels overwhelmed by the surprise and the productive tension that lies ahead.
The differences in race, culture, and tradition become the focal point of an emotional whirlwind. During a dinner laden with expectations and misunderstandings, the characters are forced to confront their own prejudices and limitations. The night turns into a game of tensions, uncomfortable questions, and revealing dialogues that test everyone’s convictions. As the conversation progresses, themes of love, acceptance, and the struggle to break down social barriers are explored, all while the characters attempt to maintain their sanity in the face of the misunderstandings and prejudices that persist in their surroundings.
The film, with its both humorous and serious tone, invites reflection on love in times of intolerance and the impact of social change on personal relationships. As the night unfolds, Joanna and John become symbols of the hope for better understanding between races and cultures.