A seaside town near Rome becomes the stage for a confrontation between Church, corrupt politicians and organized crime. The conflict is becoming more and more brutal, blurring the boundaries of the permissible. In this power struggle we follow Aureliano, Spadino and Lele. All three grew up in a different environment, each with their own ambition and passion. How did these three young men get into the Mafia world and what drives them to stay in it anyway?