In the not so distant future, an angst-ridden Bostonian teen, Julius 'Jewel' Cortez escapes the drudgery of his job and home life as a member of the Casuals, a substance dependent gang of well-dressed teens who are constantly at odds with rival gangs of Bikers. Hopelessly in love, Jewel bites off more than he can chew in an attempt to impress a girl who's caught his eye, and must come face to face with his addictions, insecurities, and tragic past.