In a remote Australian outback town, Indigenous detective Jay Swan returns to his hometown after a stint in the city. He is immediately confronted with the murder of a teenage girl found in a drainage culvert on the outskirts of town. Jay, working in a predominantly white police force, finds himself caught between two worlds as he delves into the case. Facing resistance from his colleagues and wrestling with the town's underlying racial tensions, Jay begins to uncover a string of disturbing clues that connect the murder to the town's drug trade and its dark underbelly. His investigation brings him into conflict with both local criminals and some members of the police force, who are either indifferent or complicit in the corruption that plagues the area.

As Jay follows the leads, his sense of isolation grows, not only from his peers but also from his estranged family and community. He discovers links that suggest wider corruption and hints at personal danger lurking closer than he anticipated. His journey throws into sharp relief the systemic issues and challenges faced by Indigenous people in Australia, while also portraying Jay's determined quest for justice amidst increasing threats. As he gets dangerously entwined in the case, Jay's commitment is tested to its limits, painting a vivid picture of a man standing alone against a web of deceit and moral decay.