In the 1930s, a young man named Billy feels trapped in his monotonous daily life in the Bronx. What begins as a simple admiration for the dark and seductive world of crime transforms into an unforgettable experience when he crosses paths with the legendary figure of Dutch Schultz, a powerful gangster in New York City. Fascinated by the criminal lifestyle and Schultz's charisma, Billy becomes his protégé and personal assistant, gaining access to a world of glamour and danger he had never imagined.
As Billy delves deeper into the world of organized crime, he begins to understand the costs of loyalty and betrayal. The life of luxury and power comes with a series of complicated decisions that test him at every turn. Additionally, the relationship between Schultz and his lover, the beautiful and cunning "The Kid," creates an emotional tension that envelops Billy in a trinity of desire, ambition, and danger.
The atmosphere of the Prohibition era feels vibrant as Billy navigates between the allure of criminal life and the struggle for his own identity. Soon, the young man will realize that the world of gangsters is as much a game of chess as it is a game of Russian roulette, and he must decide if he is willing to pay the price for a life surrounded by glory, betrayal, and shadows.