Ray Jenkins, a simple-minded man who has lived a life of mediocrity and ordinariness in a small Australian town, finds himself in over his head when he is coaxed by a manipulative friend, Gavin, to act as a drug mule during a trip to Thailand. Against his better judgment and driven by a mixture of financial desperation and trust in his friend, Ray swallows large packets of heroin and attempts to smuggle them back into Australia. Upon returning, Ray's jittery demeanor at the airport draws the suspicion of customs officers. They detain him, suspecting him of smuggling, and hold him in a hotel room for seven days, putting intense pressure on Ray to confess and pass the evidence.

This detention is marked by psychological tension as officers Croft and Paris do everything within legal limits to force Ray into passing the drugs, including surveillance and periodic searches. Throughout this stressful confinement, Ray must summon an inhuman level of self-control and endurance to avoid both detection and detention. His predicament is compounded by the constant threat from the drug syndicate, led by brutal enforcers who are eager to ensure their valuable cargo safely reaches its destination. As the clock ticks down, Ray’s willpower and loyalty are tested beyond their limits, with every passing moment bringing him closer to a dangerous crossroad that will dictate his fate.