In a hot and humid city in the southern United States, a renowned human rights lawyer, played by Sean Connery, is drawn into a complex web of conspiracy and dark secrets. It all begins when he is asked to defend a man sentenced to death for the brutal rape and murder of a young girl. This man, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne, maintains his innocence and, with the help of his attorney, reveals details that point to a larger and more twisted plot.
As the clock ticks down to the execution date, the lawyer immerses himself in an investigation that takes him from the darkest corners of the judicial system to the halls of power where a couple of influential figures seem to be hiding crucial information. Tension mounts when evidence surfaces suggesting witness tampering and evidence fabrication, raising troubling questions about the true nature of justice.
With every twist of the plot, moral and ethical dilemmas emerge that will challenge the lawyer's faith in the system he has sworn to defend. In this race against time, he must confront not only the pressure to save a life but also his own demons and the corruption lurking beneath the surface. A story filled with suspense and human dilemmas that will remind everyone that the truth can be darker than it seems.