A rebellious teenager, a hardcore gang member, and an idealistic cop threat the whole lot to search out their place within the crumbling cloth of contemporary America. Whereas idealistic rookie cop David is ready to hold his household protected till use-of-force incidents put him beneath stress to make a fateful resolution, hardcore gang member Lito steps into harmful territory when he defies gang matriarch Tia in his hustle for wealth and energy. On the identical time, rebellious teenager Rio flirts with gang life till he has to cope with his personal guilt over a tragic demise.