In the early 2000s, 16-year-old Matheo Hayes moves from his small, conservative hometown in Mississippi to Brooklyn, New York. Struggling to adjust to the big city, Matheo befriends a group of troubled teens. As he becomes entangled in their world, Matheo's values and identity are challenged. Torn between his upbringing and the new influences around him, Matheo must navigate the complexities of friendship, love, and the harsh realities of urban life, ultimately discovering who he wants to be.