A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.

Rules of the South Side: Grown Folks
Kevin, Papa, and Jake give advice about handling questions from adults.

Rules of the South Side: School
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about going to school on the South Side.

Rules of the South Side: Career Goals
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about what they want to do when they grow up.

Rules of the South Side: About That Life
Kevin, Papa, and Jake discuss the pros and cons of living outside the law on the South Side.

Long Live
The community reels at a loss. Jake's sage advice to Victor provides clarity. A past memory sparks a breakthrough for Kiesha. Bakari confronts Nuck. Nina makes a startling confession.