A drifter named Charles stumbles into a desolate mining town in the middle of the desert, clutching a suitcase full of money and suffering from gunshot wounds. He is discovered by a local, Mr. Sunshine, an opportunistic petty criminal who sees a chance to benefit from Charles' predicament. Sunshine attempts to nurse Charles back to health and pries to learn the origin of the money while strategizing how to make it his own. The barren landscape and crumbling infrastructure of the town underscore the sense of desperation and decay that pervades the characters' interactions. Tensions rise as Sunshine's true intentions become more transparent, and his greed intensifies.

Soon, a second stranger named Kidd arrives, looking for Charles and the missing money. Kidd's presence complicates the situation further, as he is ruthless and determined to reclaim the fortune. The three men's interactions become increasingly volatile, driven by mistrust, desperation, and the scorching desert sun. As their pasts catch up with them, the town becomes a battleground for survival. The bleak environment and the characters' moral ambiguity create a tense, atmospheric tale of greed and betrayal, leaving each man's fate hanging precariously in the balance.