In the 1960s, four inseparable boys—Lorenzo, Michael, John, and Tommy—grow up in Hell's Kitchen, a tough New York City neighborhood. They enjoy a mischievous but carefree childhood until a tragic accident leaves a man severely injured. The boys are sentenced to a juvenile detention facility, where they endure brutal abuse at the hands of the guards, particularly Sean, the most sadistic. This traumatic experience profoundly impacts their lives, solidifying a bond of shared pain and a vow of silence about the horrors they endured.

Years later, the friends have drifted apart, each coping differently with their scars from the past. John and Tommy have descended into lives of crime, while Michael has become an assistant district attorney and Lorenzo a writer. A chance encounter with Sean at a bar leads John and Tommy to take drastic action, forcing them and their friends to confront their past. The group rallies together to seek justice, navigating a complex web of legal and personal challenges. This journey tests their friendship and reveals long-buried secrets as they grapple with themes of vengeance, redemption, and the impact of their tormented youth.