Rose, a child of Irish and Italian immigrants in 1968 Brooklyn, attempts to fit in with the boys by joining the game her brother plays with his friend. Their tenement building super, and local Deacon starts preying on Rose, until Mrs. Teruli, an old-world Italian healer breaks his hold.

"Nothing Will Be the Same Again" is an urban "Stand By Me" crossed with the Little Rascals. Eleven-year-old Marty and Miguel are best friends in 1964 Brooklyn. When Miguel is killed, Marty is forced to grow up.

A seemingly perfect family has a secret that they aren't willing to share or discuss despite the fact that it is negatively impacting them in similar and extremely emotional ways.