In the hot and desolate landscape of the Sierra Nevada mountains, a group of gangsters prepares to carry out an audacious heist. At the center of this plan is Roy "Mad Dog" Earle, a criminal recently released from prison who is seeking one last adventure before stepping away from a life of crime. Under the direction of a charismatic yet unstable leader, the plan becomes more complicated with the arrival of a young woman named Marie, who awakens in Roy feelings of love and redemption—something he has never experienced before.
As the heist unfolds, tensions rise and loyalties are put to the test. The beauty and brutality of the surroundings reflect the characters' internal conflicts. While Roy struggles between his past and his desire for a better future, his criminal companions reveal their true intentions, endangering the plan and their lives.
The plot becomes entangled in a game of deceit and betrayal as the characters fight to survive in a world where the narrow line between good and evil blurs. Amidst the action, a fundamental question arises: can one truly escape the life they have led? With a conclusion filled with tension and surprises, the film captures the essence of classic noir, exploring themes of redemption, ambition, and the consequences of a criminal life.