In the Heights

The story of Usnavi de la Vega, the owner of a bodega in Washington Heights, who must decide between closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in New York City. Ten years earlier, Usnavi recounts his life as he navigates relationships with Vanessa, Nina Rosario, his best friend Benny, and his community. As they chase their sueñitos (little dreams) for a better life, they face challenges like gentrification, racial profiling, and the struggles of being undocumented immigrants. The film is set in the predominantly Dominican community of Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York City.