Ed Okin, an aerospace engineer suffering from insomnia and a crumbling marriage, finds himself aimlessly driving around Los Angeles in the middle of the night. During one of these nocturnal excursions, Ed's life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon Diana, a captivating woman being pursued by a band of ruthless Iranian agents. Diana is embroiled in a dangerous situation involving stolen emeralds, and she convinces Ed to help her escape her pursuers. Against his better judgment, Ed gets drawn into Diana's perilous world of intrigue and danger.

As the night unfolds, Ed and Diana form an uneasy alliance while encountering a variety of eccentric characters, including duplicitous treasure seekers and nefarious criminals. Their journey takes them through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles as they attempt to evade capture and piece together the mystery surrounding the emeralds. As Ed becomes more entangled in Diana's predicament, his life transforms from mundane to chaotic, forcing him to confront his own fears and desires. Though their ultimate fate remains uncertain, this night will undeniably alter their lives forever.