In the heart of New York, a man finds himself trapped between the chaos of family loyalty and the dark realities of corruption in the railway transportation world. After leaving prison, Leo Handler returns home with the hope of restarting his life and distancing himself from the past. However, his return quickly becomes complicated when his cousin and friend, Willie, drags him into a web of intrigue and shady dealings involving powerful union bosses.
Things become even more complicated when Leo starts a relationship with the daughter of a local mafia boss. As Leo navigates this new and dangerous landscape, he realizes that his family and friends are not who they seem. The pressure mounts when news arrives that a series of thefts and acts of sabotage have shaken the transportation company, leading him to question the loyalty of those around him.
With a somber tone and a tension-filled atmosphere, the story explores themes of betrayal, ambition, and the struggle for redemption. Leo faces difficult decisions that could lead him back to prison or, at best, to true freedom. In a world where no one is entirely good or entirely bad, every action comes with a price, and every choice can unleash unpredictable consequences.