Michael Rickert is a 36 year-old displaced French Canadian living as a Vancouver street musician in Translink's music program. His passion for musical success is unwavering, and despite his shrinking window of opportunity he remains optimistic about his future. Armed with "the Three P's" of busking (patience, perseverance and a positive mental attitude) Michael faces each day determined in the face of a saddening truth, which could be lying in wait.