In the 1980s, Barry Seal is an aviation pilot living a monotonous and boring life. However, everything changes when he is recruited by the CIA to carry out undercover operations in Latin America. What starts as an exciting secret job quickly transforms into something much bigger and more dangerous. Barry becomes a messenger between U.S. intelligence and drug cartels, especially the infamous Medellín cartel. With his cunning and skills, he finds himself immersed in a double life, smuggling cocaine into the United States while being pursued by authorities.
With his charisma and a touch of humor, Barry navigates the criminal underworld that surrounds him, creating an intricate web of deception and maneuvering. But as his fortune begins to grow, so do the risks. His life becomes even more complicated when his family gets involved, and he must balance his family life with his illegal activities. In a world where loyalty is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner, Barry faces unexpected challenges that jeopardize not only his freedom but also his life. The film is a bold and chaotic portrait of an era marked by corruption, ambition, and the desire to achieve the American dream, as Barry tries to ride the crest of his own tumultuous wave.