In a decrepit Southern town, teenager Hannah Lee struggles with her life under the oppressive rule of her drug-dealing uncle, Frank Stinson. Living in a trailer with her sister Amber and caring for their ailing grandfather, Hannah uses her keen intellect and affinity for chess as an escape. The family's ties to the meth business hold them captive, with Frank’s partner, Bobby, enforcing his ruthless control. Toiling in fear and isolation, the sisters dream of freedom but find it perpetually out of reach, as any move against Frank could be fatal.

Hannah devises a risky plan to extricate herself and Amber from Frank's grip. She sees an opening when she gains the attention of Bill, a rival gang leader with his own vendetta against Frank. Navigating a dangerous game of deception and cunning, Hannah places her trust in Bill, hoping his influence can finally dismantle Frank’s empire. The stakes rise as deception, secrets, and violence spiral out of control, leaving Hannah to confront a perilous decision that could either save or doom her family.