"Even Trade" (2004) delves into the complex and often treacherous bonds of loyalty within Chicago's criminal underworld. Imagine Geno and Squeeze, lifelong friends who have been instrumental in building the prosperous Delano crime family. Their brotherhood, forged in the streets, faces a critical test when Geno decides to abandon their illicit life and pursue legitimacy, leaving Squeeze feeling betrayed and abandoned. This pivotal decision ignites a dangerous chain of events, as Squeeze's resentment boils over, setting the two friends on a collision course with chilling and irreversible consequences. The film explores whether the ties of friendship can withstand the corrosive influence of ambition and the lure of a life beyond crime.
