Jules, a 17-year-old Italian immigrant, crosses paths with Adam, a charismatic local Mafia member.

Chicago, 1938: Jules, a 17-year-old Italian immigrant, crosses paths with Adam, a charismatic and an influential member of the local mob. A few years older, Adam leaves quite the impression on Jules. Adam, charmed by the young man's nerve, decides to take him under his wing and initiate him into power games and clandestine intrigues. After a modest start, Jules soon rises through the ranks to become an important member of the Cosa Nostra. But the balance of power shifts…