Karla Dyson is a single mother who works as a waitress and is devoted to her six-year-old son, Frankie. One day, while spending time with him at the park, Karla becomes momentarily distracted and when she turns back, she realizes that Frankie has been abducted. Panicking, she spots her son being forced into a car by a woman she doesn't recognize. In a frantic effort to save him, Karla tries to flag down help but ultimately decides to take matters into her own hands. She gets into her car and sets off in hot pursuit of the kidnappers.

The rest of the story focuses on Karla's relentless chase across highways and back roads, driven by her desperation and determination to rescue Frankie. With no cellphone and limited resources, she faces numerous challenges as she navigates dangerous situations and races against time. Karla's tenacity is put to the ultimate test as she confronts the people responsible for her son's abduction while also enduring the psychological terror of being separated from him. The plot centers around her intense struggle, capturing the raw emotions of a mother fighting for her child's safety.