A fugitive named Cameron is on the run from the police when he accidentally stumbles onto a movie set. In a moment of desperation, he inadvertently causes the death of the film's stuntman. The eccentric and manipulative director, Eli Cross, sees an opportunity and convinces Cameron to take the stuntman's place, offering him protection from the authorities. Cameron reluctantly agrees, finding himself entangled in Eli's Machiavellian schemes and the chaotic world of filmmaking. He is drawn into the dangerous and surreal environment, increasingly unsure of what is real and what is part of the movie's script.

As Cameron navigates his new role, he becomes romantically involved with Nina, the film's leading actress. Amidst the escalating tension and elaborate stunts, Cameron begins to suspect that Eli might be orchestrating events to push him to his limits, using his fear and paranoia for the sake of the perfect shot. The line between fiction and reality blurs as Cameron struggles to maintain his sanity and uncover Eli's true intentions, all while keeping his own identity hidden.