In a small town in the American West, a legendary old gunslinger named John Bernard Books returns after years of absence. But it is not just his fame that has brought him back: a terminal cancer diagnosis threatens his life, and Books is determined to face his fate in his own way. However, his arrival is not met with joy; the townspeople fear him and respect his reputation, which makes him a pariah in a world that has changed while he was away.
As he seeks a place to spend his last days in peace, he encounters a young woman, her child, and other characters who, although initially fearful, begin to see the man behind the legendary outlaw. Caught between the nostalgia of his past and the reality of his uncertain future, Books grapples with the internal struggle of wanting to live freely while fearing that he might drag others into the violence that has accompanied him throughout his life.
Set against a backdrop of classic western elements, the story unfolds using Books as a symbol of the inevitable passage of time and the struggle to find meaning in the final moments. Driven by reflection, the search for redemption, and the battle against his own legacy, the old gunslinger prepares for a final confrontation that will mark his farewell to the world he once dominated. The fate of those around him also hangs by a thread, creating a tense and exceptional atmosphere.