In a remote and dazzling mountainous landscape of California, a group of prisoners escapes from a penitentiary, unleashing chaos and fear in a nearby small town. As they cross Convict Lake, the fugitives seek refuge and a chance to survive, but soon discover that nature and the locals are not easy allies.
Among the prisoners, one of them, a man tormented by his past, struggles with his own demons while facing the harsh reality of his newly acquired freedom. At the same time, a young woman from the town, who has lost her father in an accident related to the criminals, begins to unravel a dark secret that connects the outlaws to the very lake she frequented as a child.
As the fugitives try to organize themselves for their escape, tensions rise among them, fueled by distrust and fear. The young woman finds herself caught between the desire to help those who seem to have noble hearts and the need to protect her community from an imminent threat. With the lake as a backdrop, the plot is steeped in suspense and emotion, exploring the age-old dilemma of good versus evil. As events escalate, everyone must decide how far they will go to survive. The story becomes a powerful reflection on redemption, hidden secrets, and the choices that define us.