On a sweltering summer in California, a charismatic young man named Johnny Truelove, who has immersed himself in the world of drugs and the "money fast" culture, finds himself entangled in a series of wrong decisions that culminate in a disturbing outcome. After having a conflict with a debtor who is a friend from his social circle, Johnny decides to take drastic measures to resolve the issue, setting off a spiral of violence and complications that will lead him to a dead end.
With a group of friends supporting him, Johnny tries to maintain control of the situation, but the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense. In an attempt to assert his power, he resolves to kidnap the little brother of the debtor, a charismatic and innocent teenager who is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. At first, the boy enjoys the adventure, breaking away from the daily routine, but the situation soon becomes dangerous when the kidnapped boy's family and the authorities get involved, triggering a chain of tragic events.
As the pressure mounts, friendships are tested, and desperate decisions lead to unexpected consequences. The story, based on real events, explores the limits of loyalty, responsibility, and the choices that shape the lives of young people in a world full of temptations.