A spunky young girl forms an unlikely friendship with a dying Chinese man while living in a group home For Greta, having light and carefree Hackey hanging around her mom is a lot more fun than having an ordinary dad. But Hackey isnt her father—hes more like a pimp, and no matter how friendly he is, he still treats Gretas mom like dirt. When the situation at home goes from bad to worse, Greta is moved into a home for at-risk children where she meets some of the most interesting girls she has ever known—and a shy young boy named Wing. Gretas riding a San Francisco cable car when she notices Wing carrying a huge basket of delicious-smelling food. Its for his grandfather, Old Man, who is dying in the Chinese hospital. Although they dont speak the same language, Greta and Old Man will become fast friends—two survivors, who refuse to give up on life.
