Slums of New York City. The Twentieth Century approaches hastily when a group of children grow fending off the streets and the cards life has already played for them. Hopelessly and with an error frustrating a promising youth, The Jew drags an entire family to a future that has left only one door open. Survive and make the most of life leaving aside any scruples becomes a family motto. Fighting against destiny is unnecessary. Clinging to it is crucial.