The hot sticky air hangs like a layer of thick fog over crowded Mott Street, Chinatown’s most popular market street. Delfino is struggling to attain US-citizenship at any cost. John is fighting for a building permit which will allow him to build four new floors onto his apartment building. Vito has finally won the jackpot and is planning to enjoy his retirement in sunny Florida. Three men struggle to accomplish their American dreams. Here the streets are paved with gold and the opportunities are endless. Will they reach their goals or will their grand plans go up in smoke like the fireworks on the 4th of July?