In 1960s France, the story centers around the figure of a cunning boss of the Sicilian mafia, who plans a masterstroke that will change his fortune. After a life of crimes and betrayals, the life of this crime mogul takes a turn when he partners with a charismatic and daring young thief, who dreams of power and wealth beyond what street life can offer.
As the tension between loyalty and ambition intensifies, their plan to steal a valuable shipment of jewels intertwines with a cat-and-mouse game with the police, who are determined to dismantle the crime network. The story is further complicated by the arrival of a perceptive detective, whose instinct leads him to investigate a case that seems more connected to the criminal underworld than to mere robberies.
With stunning landscapes and an enigmatic atmosphere that captures the decay of organized crime, the film explores the complexities of family loyalty and power dynamics in an environment where every move could be the last. With unexpected twists and an explosive ending, this tale of ambition and betrayal serves as a reminder that, in the dark world of crime, there is no room for trust, and sometimes those closest to you are the ones who can betray you the most.