In the midst of the AIDS crisis, a young man from the suburbs moves to the big city of New York and ends up working as a hustler.

Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.

Terry has a lot of responsibilities. Ever since his mother left his father, his dad has been drinking his sorrows away, and Terry has to support him. In order to keep food on the table, Terry sells stolen goods for local hoods and delivers drugs to local dealers.