In the vibrant world of crime and the film industry in Los Angeles, a loan shark named Chili Palmer finds himself at a crossroads. After tracking a debtor to the city, he becomes embroiled in a series of absurd and dangerous situations. When his journey leads him into the fascinating universe of Hollywood, he decides to escape his life of crime to pursue his true passion: filmmaking.
Chili becomes the unlikely producer of a movie, putting his sharp wit and emotional detachment on the line in an environment that is as full of twists and turns as a movie script. However, the transition won't be as simple. Along the way, he encounters a series of eccentric characters, from a chaotic director to a fading film star, each with their own plans and ambitions. As Chili tries to navigate these quirky personalities, the old world of crime doesn’t fade away as quickly as he would like.
As the lines between cinema and reality begin to blur, Chili must use all his ingenuity to move forward, dealing with the dangers of his past life as well as the absurdities of his new job. With dark humor and a frantic style, this story showcases how a criminal can attempt to change course while facing the irony and chaos of the entertainment world.