In the 1940s, New Jersey serves as the backdrop for a dark and twisted romance between lovers Martha Beck and Raymond Martínez. Both are lost souls seeking companionship and love in a world that seems hostile to them. Martha is a solitary nurse who, trapped in her own despair, finds herself in the perfect setting to succumb to her darkest desires. On the other hand, Raymond, an attractive yet charismatic psychopath, has lived multiple lives filled with theft and deceit, always on the hunt for his next "prey."
The chance encounter between these two lonely hearts triggers a tumultuous relationship where passion, manipulation, and crime intertwine. As their romance unfolds, they embark on a series of sordid romantic encounters that lead them down a path of destruction. In their quest for happiness and acceptance, the couple will use newspaper ads to attract potential victims, which soon places the authorities on their trail.
With an atmosphere of unease and growing tension, the story reveals how love can transform into a destructive force. As their actions begin to unravel, both must confront the consequences of their choices, leaving viewers with a haunting question: how far would you go for love?