In 1960s New York, young Calogero grows up in the vibrant streets of the Bronx. His upright father Lorenzo (Robert De Niro) does everything he can to keep him away from the neighborhood’s dangers. But Calogero is drawn to the world of charismatic gangster Sonny (Chazz Palminteri), who rules the streets with an iron fist and opens up an exciting new world. Torn between his father’s moral guidance and the thrill of Sonny’s life, Calogero must find his own path.