In the turbulent New York of 1981, an ambitious and hardworking immigrant strives to grow his heating and fuel business, facing fierce competition and a rampant criminal environment. Abel Morales, a man of principles, finds himself caught between the path to success and the shadow of violence that lurks around him. As his company seeks to expand, Abel becomes the victim of constant assaults, putting not only his operations at risk but also the life he has built alongside his wife, Anna, who shares the family legacy.
As the pressure mounts, Abel confronts ethical dilemmas that challenge his morality. He needs to protect his business at all costs, but he is also determined not to succumb to the brutal tactics that seem to be the norm in his environment. His struggle intensifies when authorities begin investigating illicit activities within his company, and a series of conflicts with his business rival lead him to question how far he is willing to go to achieve success.
In this visceral portrayal of the fight for the American dream, the viewer witnesses Abel's transformation as he grapples with the desire to rise and the need to remain true to himself. Passion, loyalty, and violence converge in a tense climax that explores how far a person can go to protect what they love in an unrelenting world.