 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.