A grizzled San Francisco cop, Jack Cates, finds himself facing suspension after a botched raid that leaves his colleague dead. Complicating matters is the fact that the only person who can clear his name is a slick-talking convict, Reggie Hammond. Reggie, who’s served half his sentence for a robbery he claims he didn't commit, is reluctant but ultimately agrees to help Jack for the chance at clearing his own record. Their uneasy alliance is rekindled when they discover that "The Iceman", a notorious drug lord whom Jack has been obsessively tracking for years, is the mastermind behind the cop’s death and a series of related murders.

As the 48-hour countdown begins, the mismatched duo must navigate the gritty underbelly of the city to find their suspect. They face relentless hitmen and mutual distrust while dredging up unfinished business from their past. Racing against time, they clash with personal demons and each other. It becomes a test of survival, not just against the crime syndicate bent on keeping its secrets, but against the bureaucratic forces within the police department that are less than thrilled about their partnership's resurrection. The clock is ticking, bullets fly, and with each step closer to "The Iceman", the stakes grow higher as both men risk everything to bring justice to the streets.