A classic American gangster tale with echoes of 'The Godfather', this seductive thriller, set in New York during the winter of 1981, follows one man's determined battle to build his business in the midst of corruption and mob rule. As he and his family attempt to capitalise on opportunities during the most dangerous year in the city's history, the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.