Set in a quirky Manhattan restaurant with an eccentric staff, the story revolves around Lucy, a waitress and aspiring escapologist, Monte, a charismatic bartender with enigmatic ties, and Vivian, a fiery restaurant manager with a secret gambling problem. Lucy dreams of escaping her mundane life and practices elaborate escapes on stage, hoping to make it big like her late magician grandfather. Meanwhile, Monte is desperate to secure a green card and is willing to marry any American woman who will agree to a mutually beneficial arrangement. Vivian, struggling to pay off debts, introduces tension with her increasingly bizarre antics and betting habits. The trio forms an unlikely partnership as they concoct a scheme to rob the restaurant where they work, driven by their individual aspirations and dilemmas.

As their plan progresses, each character's personal conflicts intertwine and escalate, revealing deeper motivations and vulnerabilities. Lucy’s fascination with Houdini-like escapes symbolizes her desire for freedom from her current existence, while Monte's ambitious charm masks his pressing urgency to stay in the country legally. Vivian's frantic gambling exposes her desperation and impending ruin. The narrative builds on their comedic misadventures, navigating the complexities of relationships, ambition, and deception within a backdrop of culinary chaos. Elements of romance, intrigue, and humor blend as the characters struggle with their schemes, ultimately facing unexpected challenges that test their loyalties and resolve.