Three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles navigate a neighborhood plagued by violence, unemployment, and crime, each responding differently to the harsh realities of street life. As tragedy strikes close to home, their friendship, choices, and hopes for a better future are put to the ultimate test.
Tré Styles
Furious Styles
Doughboy
Ricky Baker
Reva Styles
Brandi
Mrs. Baker
Shalika
Brandi's Mom
The Old Man
S.A.T. Man
Knucklehead #2
Female Club Member
Mad Dog
Little Chris
Brandi Age 10
Sheryl
Keisha
Lewis Crump
Trina
Mrs. Olaf
Officer Coffey
Dooky
Chris
Ice Cream Truck Kid
Rosa
Bobby Age 10
Tré Age 10
Doughboy Age 10
Renee
Officer Graham
Gangster #2
Ricky Age 10
Gangster #1
Kid
Knucklehead #1
Shanice
Tisha's Grandmother
Tisha
Ric Rock
Monster
Ferris
Yo-Yo
The Mailman (uncredited)
