Manny Balestrero, a hard-working musician at the Stork Club in New York City, lives a humble but content life with his wife Rose and their two sons. Their lives take a drastic turn when Manny visits an insurance office to borrow against Rose's policy to pay for her dental work. The clerks mistakenly identify Manny as the same man who had previously robbed the place. Soon after, police arrest Manny and pressure him to participate in a lineup, hoping witnesses will confirm his guilt. As more victims of recent robberies identify Manny as the assailant, the case against him appears airtight despite his continued protestations of innocence.

With his reputation shattered and financial stability hanging by a thread, Manny's life spirals into chaos. Desperate to prove his innocence, he turns to attorney Frank O’Connor for help. Throughout the ordeal, Rose's mental health deteriorates under the stress of their circumstances. Frank works tirelessly, tracing Manny's movements and collecting evidence in a race against time to demonstrate his client's innocence. Along the way, Manny and his family confront a justice system that seems stacked against them, with each new twist and turn pushing them closer to despair. The tension builds as they await their chance to clear Manny's name and restore normalcy to their lives.