In New York City, Jerry (Danny Glover), a homeless, street-smart Vietnam veteran, befriends Matthew (Matt Dillon), a mentally ill young man who has recently been kicked out of his home. As Jerry teaches Matthew how survive as a homeless person, the two split time between the streets and a shelter, where they're viciously bullied by Little Leroy (Ving Rhames). As their friendship strengthens, the two plan to save enough money to rent an apartment.

Times Square (Broadway, 7th Avenue, West 42nd and 47th Streets) Manhattan.

West 179th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, Washington Heights, New York.

East 60th Street and 1st Avenue, Manhattan.

(Entrance) Manhattan Bridge Lower Roadway and Canal Street, Manhattan.

Tribeca Park, Beach Street and West Broadway, Manhattan.