People often make their choices based upon their experiences in their lives, up to that point. Given the amount of knowledge one might have, the outcome might be closer to what was planned for. When decisions are made that involve one's ego, the outcome is often far different than anything that might have been thought of.
Bobby Shaftoe left home fresh out of high school and boarded a train bound for New York City. Bobby has a special gift and during his trip he learns to develop it even more. His arrival in the Big Apple signals a changing of the guard. He is brought face-to-face with with a horrifying reality that has twisted the game he loves into a life and death struggle for the future of the entire city.