In a New York neighborhood full of dreams and disillusionments, two cousins, Charlie and Paulie, struggle to get ahead in an environment that seems to be against them. Charlie, a waiter with bigger aspirations, dreams of a better life and a future away from crime, while Paulie is the typical troublemaker, always getting into trouble and looking for a quick way to get rich. Together, they embark on a risky plan to steal a luxury car from a local mafia, believing it will be their ticket to freedom.
However, things quickly become complicated as they find themselves entangled in a world of betrayal and violence that overwhelms them. Paulie's desires for greatness lead them to an inevitable confrontation with forces they cannot control, putting not only their family relationship at risk but also their own lives. This funny yet heartbreaking story intertwines a mix of humor and dramatic reality, as the setting of Greenwich Village in the 1980s becomes a character in its own right.
As the tension escalates, the cousins must confront their weaknesses and realize what truly matters. In the process, friendship, loyalty, and dreams are tested in an emotional roller coaster that makes it clear that sometimes, the deepest desires can lead you down dark and perilous paths. Will they be able to redeem themselves or is their fate already written?