Dua, a young Pakistani-American woman, dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Majeed, her father and a Chicago police officer, supports her dream. For her audition at Juilliard, Dua trains in Kathak dance, following in the footsteps of her deceased mother. An unexpected visit from Majeed's father from Pakistan causes Dua to reckon with her Americanization, brings reminders of her mother's death, and encourages Majeed to become more involved with the local mosque and Muslim community. But when a new assignment with the Chicago police requires Majeed to surveil his community members at the mosque, the consequences affect the entire family