Joe Sullivan, a convict serving time for a crime he didn't commit, plans a desperate escape with the help of his loyal girlfriend, Pat. Pat has arranged for a getaway car, but the escape is actually a setup orchestrated by Rick Coyle, the crime boss who framed Joe. Rick wants Joe out of prison to ensure his silence, and once he's free, Rick intends to eliminate him. The pair narrowly evade capture and head toward a hideout, picking up Ann, Joe’s former love interest and caseworker, along the way. Ann's involvement complicates the dynamic, as she believes in Joe's potential for redemption.

As they travel, mounting tension between Pat and Ann over Joe becomes palpable, with Ann trying to appeal to Joe’s better nature and Pat fiercely protective of their plan. They encounter various hurdles and close calls that force Joe to reassess his loyalties and trust. Meanwhile, Rick's henchmen relentlessly pursue them, closing in as Joe grapples with his choices and the love triangle that’s now inescapable. The journey tests Joe's resolve and moral compass, leaving him caught between seeking vengeance or turning over a new leaf.