Asha Gupta’s family is on the verge of moving to America, and the teen can barely wait. Asha's father has left their home in India to look for work in America, but for now, Asha, her sister, Reet, and their mother are staying with Asha’s uncle and grandmother in Calcutta. Asha’s uncle is loving but strict, and the teen finds it difficult to maintain her traditional role, and abide by his decisions. As a means of release, Asha starts spending time on the rooftop, writing in her diary. When Asha meets her cute neighbor, Jay Sen, she can’t believe that he is interested in her, instead of Reet, who always has guys falling for her. Asha wonders how her relationship with Jay will proceed, but before it does, the family gets word back about her father. Will this news take Asha’s dreams in a totally different direction? This is a quietly powerful coming of age story.