PLAYING WITH FIRE

Jon and Daveon, aimlessly existing in their mid-20s, are childhood friends who grew up together in the same neighborhood. Jon lives alone with his single mother (Mama Huang), who is a Chinese immigrant. Daveon is a single father living with his aunt (Auntie Carol) - they raise his daughter (Harley) together. Both friends are at personal crossroads in their lives, yet share the moment together. Jon faces family pressures to enroll in an out-of-state education program, though he prefers to stay back as his environment is all that he knows. Daveon is saving money so he can move out and raise his daughter in a better environment. In between jobs, and in an attempt to make more money, Jon and Daveon start flipping used t-shirts and splitting the profits under the table. Though this endeavor only concerns the two friends, judgements are made from both of their families. Jon feels pressured into picking a side.