A young boy named Travis Knight witnesses the murder of his parents orchestrated by a crime syndicate. Due to his importance as a witness, two hitmen, the seasoned and cold-blooded Cohen and the volatile Tate, are dispatched to kidnap the boy and transport him from his suburban home in Texas to Houston, where he will be interrogated and ultimately disposed of. They manage to extract Travis in a violent raid and begin their road trip to Houston, during which tensions start rising between the hitmen and the determined Travis.

As they travel, the fundamental clash in personalities between Cohen and Tate becomes evident; Cohen is methodical and quiet, adhering strictly to the rules, while Tate is brash and impulsive, often causing friction. The dynamic within the car shifts dangerously as Travis tries to exploit their differences for his own chance at survival. With the pressure of their grim mission weighing on them, the journey takes several unexpected turns. The struggle for control and power intensifies, leading to a suspenseful and uncertain path as they close in on their final destination.