"Pamasahe" tells the story of Lineth, a young mother from the typhoon-stricken province of Negros who wants to look for her husband in Manila. Though penniless, she manages to ride a ship that will take her and her infant child to the city. Naturally, nothing comes for free. She has to come up with money to pay for her fare. As Lineth offers massage service to men, her life story unfolds. But, how much of what she says is true?