In the midst of a whirlwind filled with action and humor, an American businessman finds himself caught in a storm of chaos when a work trip to Mexico takes an unexpected turn. Harold Soyinka is a frustrated executive who, after being fired, sees his life take an even more dramatic twist when he is kidnapped by a local cartel following a series of misunderstandings and unfortunate decisions.
As the situation escalates, his boss and the company's partner, who have their own dark secrets, try to exploit the crisis for their own benefit. They become embroiled in a dangerous game with criminals, while also contending with competition from others interested in the ransom money. As things spiral out of control, Harold becomes the unlikely hero of his own story as he fights for his freedom and finds a way out of this mess.
With a star-studded cast that includes David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron, the film combines thrilling action with comedic moments, while exploring themes such as ambition, friendship, and survival in a hostile environment. Harold will learn that there is truly nothing more dangerous than a desperate man, and in his quest to escape this tangle, he will discover that sometimes, the only way to win is to risk it all.