Joe Doucett, an advertising executive, finds himself inexplicably abducted and locked in a solitary room for twenty years. During his confinement, he learns through watching television that he has been framed for the murder of his ex-wife and that his daughter has been adopted. Tormented by his isolation and driven to madness, Joe's only companion is the TV through which he tries to maintain a semblance of sanity and gather clues about the world outside. He begins rigorous physical training and formulates a plan for revenge against whoever imprisoned him. Then, just as suddenly as he was taken, Joe is released into the world with money, a cell phone, and a set of cryptic instructions.

Determined to find and confront his captor, Joe embarks on a journey that leads him to a mysterious woman named Marie, who becomes an invaluable ally in his quest for answers. Along the way, he uncovers a series of shocking truths that force him to question everything he thought he knew about his life and the people around him. As he follows the twisted trail of deception and violence, Joe realizes that his captivity was part of a much larger and more sinister scheme.