In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.

Ruth is on a journey spanning 750 miles to attend her younger sister's funeral; she crosses paths with a hitchhiker, Annie, setting the stage for an unexpected relationship.