In a small rural town in the United States during the Prohibition era, life unfolds between the struggle for survival and the adventures of smuggling. A young dreamer named Jake, who yearns to escape the monotony of his surroundings, gets involved in the risky business of illegal alcohol, assisting a gang led by the shrewd and charismatic Gus. Hoping to make money quickly, Jake finds himself ensnared in a dangerous and thrilling world that threatens to change his life forever.