The story takes place in a port controlled by Charlie the Greek and his criminal band There are two things Charlie hates drugs and homosexuality But both are part of his life he is madly in love with Joy who is a junkie though he denies it even to himself And regarding the homosexuality issue his right hand Tony has an amorous relationship with a transsexual who is part of a group of transprostitutes Ignoring Charlies adamant orders the transvestites work the streets around the port with the help of Tony who secretly supports them