In a desolate landscape of the American West after the Civil War, a man named Gideon is pursued by a dark and tenacious hunter, Carver, who seeks vengeance for a dark secret from the past. The story begins with Gideon retreating to the mountains, trying to leave behind a world of violence. But his peace is interrupted when a brutal ambush forces him to flee through an unforgiving desert, where nature becomes as formidable an enemy as Carver’s wrath.
Meanwhile, Carver, driven by his thirst for revenge and accompanied by a group of outsiders, spares no effort in tracking down his prey, unearthing painful memories and old grudges in the process. During his journey, Gideon encounters peculiar characters that prompt him to reflect on his life and choices; each encounter becomes a lesson in redemption and what it truly means to be a man.
With striking landscapes that reflect the desolation and internal struggles of the characters, the film challenges the notion of good and evil, presenting a raw and visceral narrative of a man confronting his past and an inexorable fate. The two men become symbols of the cycles of violence and the search for forgiveness in a world where justice always seems out of reach.