In 1976, Marcus returns to his Philadelphia neighborhood after a long absence. He finds the area still reeling from the tension-filled days of the Black Panther movement. Marcus, now viewed with suspicion by former friends and neighbors who believe he betrayed one of their leaders to the police, struggles to reconnect with his past. Patricia, Marcus's former flame and the widow of the betrayed leader, has built a fragile life for herself and her daughter, Iris, while continuing to be involved in community activism. Marcus and Patricia's paths inevitably cross, reigniting old emotions and unresolved tensions.

As Marcus faces the community's mistrust, he also grapples with his own guilt and need for redemption. Patricia, while trying to protect her daughter, finds herself torn between reconciliation and the lingering pain from the past. Iris, caught in the middle, begins to understand the complexities of her mother's and Marcus's histories. The neighborhood, harboring its own deep-seated wounds and pride, stands as a backdrop to their personal struggles, highlighting the broader narratives of justice, loyalty, and the enduring impact of political movements.