A Mile from Home chronicles the life of a university student, Jude Odaro/Lala who joined a gang in his quest to avenge an injustice meted out to him by Stone, a notorious gangster who forcefully dispossesses him of a precious possession. Suku, the Leader of the gang loves him and made him the number two man in the gang. Suku introduced him into crime and trusted him with everything he has and control. Jude got more committed to the gang and earned a new name, Lala. Jude finally yielded to his feeling for, Ivie, Suku's girlfriend and he is willing to die loving her. Don Kolo, who was convicted for drug dealing just got out of jail and deported from South Africa. He is broke and desperately wants to start his drug business at home.