In this powerful true story, we follow Earl Stone, a 90-year-old man who has watched his life fall apart. With his flower business in bankruptcy and a family that barely pays attention to him, an unusual opportunity arises for him to change his fate. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is recruited by a Mexican cartel to be a "mule," transporting enormous amounts of drugs across the border. Initially, this new activity provides him with the money he desperately needs and a sense of purpose, along with a dose of adrenaline that makes him feel alive.
However, his new life is not so simple. As Earl delves deeper into the world of drug trafficking, he begins to attract the attention of the law. Two DEA agents dedicated to the case realize that something big is happening and start to investigate, getting closer to the truth. As the tension mounts, Earl struggles not only against law enforcement but also with his own decisions and the emotional toll it has taken on his family. Throughout his journey, he grapples with the question of how far a person can go to seek redemption and acceptance, while time is running out and the consequences of his criminal life begin to weigh heavily on him. With a star-studded cast and a poignant narrative, the story explores themes of family, regret, and the struggle to find one’s place in the world.