In an industrial context in Detroit, three factory workers from an automotive plant struggle day by day to get ahead while facing the hardships of a system that seems to have forgotten them. Zeke, Jerry, and Smokey, lifelong friends, find themselves trapped in a cycle of debt, labor exploitation, and the constant threat of dismissal. Disillusioned with their bosses and the union that should be protecting them, they begin to uncover the dark world of theft and corruption in their own environment.
Determined to change their fate, they decide to carry out a heist that would allow them to access a pension fund they believe is being mismanaged. However, as they delve deeper into the plan, tension among them starts to grow. Greed and distrust emerge, and the line between loyalty and betrayal becomes increasingly blurred. The three friends are forced to confront their own morality, as the consequences of their actions threaten to destroy not only their friendship but also their lives.
With a mix of drama and touches of dark comedy, the story presents a brutal portrait of class struggle and disillusionment in late 1970s America. As events escalate, the protagonists must make difficult decisions that will test not only their courage but also their humanity, leading to an unexpected and poignant conclusion.