Set amidst the 2009 housing crisis, the story takes place in a suburban ghost town in Arizona where foreclosures are rampant, and homes are left unfinished or empty. Cassie Fowler, a struggling real estate agent and single mother, is trying hard to stay afloat in the failing economy. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses a murderous act committed by Sonny, a distraught homeowner devastated by divorce and financial ruin. The encounter with Cassie is the tipping point that sends Sonny spiraling out of control.

Panicked and desperate, Sonny kidnaps Cassie, dragging her along in a frenzied escape across the desolate landscapes of the housing developments. His rash decision sets off a darkly comedic game of cat and mouse. As Sonny struggles to contain the situation, Cassie must find a way to survive and protect her teenage daughter while navigating the absurd and dangerous circumstances she's found herself in.