Set in 1980s Detroit, during a time when the city struggles under the weight of economic decline and the escalating war on drugs, a blue-collar father and his teenage son try to make ends meet in an environment rife with crime and poverty. The father, a licensed gun dealer with a questionable customer base, exposes his son to the harsh realities of their world in a bid to provide for the family. The teenage son, eager to support his family and gain his father's approval, finds himself drawn to the more lucrative aspects of the streets.

As the young man becomes increasingly involved with local drug dealers and criminals, he attracts the attention of the FBI. Recognizing his potential to navigate both the suburban school he attends and the urban underground, the FBI coerces him into becoming an undercover informant. With the promise of a way out of their financial struggles, he delves deeper into a life of crime, while his allegiance to his father and his new dangerous associates pulls him in conflicting directions. This precarious balancing act sets the stage for a story of betrayal, survival, and the complexities of family loyalty amidst a crumbling cityscape.