The story of how Ben and Chon and O became the people they are. Spanning from 1960s Southern California to the recent past, it is a tale of family in all its forms - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, friends and lovers. As the younger generation battles with drug dealers and crooked cops, they come to learn that their future is inextricably linked with their parents' history. A series of twists and turns puts the two generations on a collision course, culminating in a showdown that will ultimately force Ben, Chon, and O to choose between their real families and their love for each other.