In the bustling and vibrant New York of the 1970s, an ex-convict freshly released from prison, John "Duke" Anderson, decides it's time to pull off a master heist that will change everything. Along with a group of colorful allies, he plans to rob a luxurious apartment building on the Upper East Side, home to wealthy individuals, including a couple of intriguing characters. Anderson has it all figured out: a meticulous plan, a willing team, and, to top it off, the chance to take revenge on those who made his life difficult behind bars.
However, what Anderson doesn't know is that the authorities have set their sights on him, as well as the building he and his team are about to target. As his plan begins to take shape, surveillance cameras and wiretaps become the greatest threat to his success. The tension escalates when the viewer starts to realize that every move Anderson makes is being watched. In a cat-and-mouse game that cries out for resolution, the protagonists find themselves ensnared in a labyrinth of intrigue, betrayal, and personal risk.
In the end, the question is not just whether they will succeed in carrying out the heist, but what price they will pay for their decisions. Through a web of tensions and unexpected twists, a critique of a society obsessed with power and money is unveiled, prompting us to question how far we would go to achieve our dreams.