When Rome (Nate Parker) crashes Jewel's (Lindsey Haun) sweet 16 party, it's love at first sight for the teenagers. But their young romance turns tragic as betrayal and jealousy lead them down a dark path in this hip-hop musical drama based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The two shield their interracial romance from their parents' disapproval, but when seeds of mistrust are planted, the deception sows heartbreak for all.