Wade Porter is a hardworking owner of a small business who lives a peaceful life with his fiancée and young son. Their tranquility is shattered when Wade accidentally kills an intruder during a home invasion. Charged with homicide, Wade is sentenced to prison. While he initially believes that justice will prevail, he soon finds himself thrust into a brutal and unforgiving penitentiary system. The prison environment is rife with violence and corruption, with the guards wielding unchecked power and the inmates engaged in brutal power struggles. Wade realizes that his survival will depend on adapting to this harsh new reality.

As Wade navigates the treacherous waters of prison life, he discovers the complexities of alliances and enmities among the inmates. The guards' rampant abuse of power forces Wade to make difficult decisions to protect himself. Over time, he is mentored by an older convict and begins to comprehend the unwritten rules of prison survival. The harsh conditions and moral dilemmas Wade faces compel him to confront his own morality and the concept of justice, even as he yearns for a reunion with his family. The dark, unrelenting atmosphere of the prison changes Wade forever, raising profound questions about guilt, redemption, and the human spirit.