The 13-minute short is almost entirely set in one location, an eerie public street, aside from the concluding scene. The film opens with John, an out-of-duty soldier, observing the goodwill of a stranger (Sara) buying a utensil from an impoverished woman. A street merchant (Eric Hailey) is selling historical footage of a by-gone-era – which is displayed on a public screen. John and Sara connect daily over their fondness for a penguin montage – which forms the backbone of the entire narrative. Their flourishing romance, albeit subtle, is prematurely adjourned when John is transferred for duty. The audience can expect high charm and poignancy until the closing credits.