Vincent Parry, a man wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife, escapes from San Quentin State Prison. While on the run, he encounters Irene Jansen, a sympathetic woman who offers him refuge and help, believing in his innocence. Parry decides to undergo plastic surgery to alter his appearance and stay hidden from the law while he attempts to clear his name. As he recovers from the surgery, he learns more about Irene’s reasons for helping him and starts to piece together possible leads that might prove his innocence.

Parry’s journey to uncover the truth is fraught with danger as he is pursued by both the police and those with sinister motives. With his new face and the aid of Irene, he delves deeper into the mystery surrounding his wife's murder. Parry’s quest for justice becomes a race against time as false friends and shocking revelations threaten his newfound freedom. Along the way, he must use all his wits and new identity to evade capture and expose the real killer. The tension heightens as Parry gets closer to uncovering the truth, but at great personal risk.