Mahdi, a Somali Bantu refugee and a leader of his community is proud of the advancements the Somali Bantu refugee community made since their first arrival to Southern California. However, it seems more and more problems arise in his community: arrests, intimidation, and prejudice. When the situation turns violent, Mahdi questions his choices. Has he been a force for good as he has claimed to be? Has he made any real difference? But when his organization receives a death threat and a teenage girl disappears, Mahdi must find answers to these pressing questions before losing it all.