In a small town in France, a man named Bill Baker, a construction worker from Oklahoma, travels to Europe to visit his daughter Alison, who is imprisoned for a crime he believes she did not commit. Alison was convicted of murdering her friend, and despite her persistent protests of innocence, the French judicial system seems relentless.
With little knowledge of the language and a desperate attempt to understand the complex foreign legal system, Bill feels completely lost. However, his love for Alison drives him to become a detective, determined to uncover the truth behind his daughter’s conviction. As he delves into the investigation, he confronts cultural differences and the complications that arise with them.
In his quest, Bill forges unexpected connections with the local residents, including a single mother named Virginie and her daughter, who become his allies in this struggle. Together, they discover that the truth is more complicated than it seems, and the secrets of the past can have unforeseen repercussions in the present.
The story combines elements of drama and thriller, exploring themes of parenthood, redemption, and the fight against adversity as Bill tries to save his daughter, facing a system that seems to be against him but also offering him a new perspective on life and fate.