A second-generation Italian-American, Jamie, can't seem to stay out of trouble in school. so instead of forcing him, his father introduces him to his lifestyle. After meeting a girl in the new neighborhood he's inspired to go back to school. If and only if it's in Brooklyn where he can go to the same school as her. That's not the case, unfortunately. Sometime down the line they're reunited and she inspires him to change and get back on track. Well, Something like that.