In a small town in California, life seems to unfold peacefully, but everything changes when a mysterious murder shakes the community. Richard Bone, a carefree and somewhat nihilistic young man, becomes entangled in the plot when his best friend, the bitter Vietnam veteran Alex Cutter, believes he has seen something that turns him into the amateur investigator of the case. Cutter, with his prosthetic leg and defiant attitude, is determined to unmask the person responsible for the crime, convinced he can link it to a powerful local businessman.
As the two friends delve into the dark web of secrets and lies surrounding the murder, they find themselves caught in a dangerous game that blends Cutter’s disdain for the world with Bone’s carefree attitude towards consequences. As the tension mounts, the line between truth and vengeance blurs, revealing the complexity of the friendship between the two men. Each investigation transforms into an emotional journey that challenges their loyalties and confronts them with the ghosts of their past. The atmosphere becomes increasingly claustrophobic, and danger lurks in the shadows. With a script filled with memorable dialogues and unexpected twists, the plot turns what begins as a simple crime into a profound reflection on morality and guilt. In this dark thriller, the fight for the truth becomes a psychological maze that will leave a lasting mark on its protagonists.