In the bustling city of New York, a car salesman named Joey O'Brien finds himself in the midst of a series of crises. His personal life has become a shambles: his marriage is on the brink, and his lover, an attractive but troubled woman, has her own set of demands. However, his already complicated day turns into a true disaster when an unhappy customer walks into his dealership armed. This man, filled with frustrations and heartbreak, takes Joey and his group of employees hostage, seeking a solution to his own crumbling life.
During the tense standoff, Joey tries to remain calm as the situation escalates and the characters reveal their secrets and frustrations. Amid the chaos, themes of redemption, love, and the pursuit of the American dream are explored, all while delving into the rise and fall of an ordinary man. As the hours pass and the pressure mounts, Joey is forced to confront both his captors and himself. With a touch of dark comedy and moments of intense emotion, the story raises questions about what truly matters in life. With time running against him, Joey must find a way to escape this deadly predicament and possibly discover something about the reality of his own life in the process.