Connie Nikas and his mentally challenged brother, Nick, engage in a botched bank robbery in New York City, leading to Nick's capture and incarceration. Desperate to free him, Connie embarks on a night-long odyssey through the city's underbelly, attempting to secure enough bail money. This quest begins with a failed attempt to seek help from his girlfriend, compromised by insufficient funds. Undeterred, Connie dives deeper into a series of escalating criminal schemes, each more reckless than the last, as he races against time.

As he navigates this perilous landscape, Connie encounters a range of characters, from a bail bondsman to small-time crooks, each interaction pushing him further away from salvation. With every desperate move, the stakes grow higher, leading to increasingly dangerous and chaotic outcomes. Connie's relentless pursuit highlights his deep bond with Nick and willingness to go to extreme lengths for family, but his journey also brings into sharp relief the consequences of his impulsive decisions and the dark realities of the city's criminal world.