Gilda Carlson, a resilient and determined sex worker from New Orleans, finds herself in a precarious situation after accidentally killing Piet Van Saal, a man who has wronged her. Fearing the repercussions of her actions, Gilda seeks refuge with her sailor boyfriend, Carl Erikson. Carl helps her escape to a Caribbean island that lacks an extradition treaty with the United States. The island serves as a sanctuary for fugitives and criminals trying to evade justice. As soon as Gilda arrives, she discovers that the only hotel in town is managed by the conniving Bruno, a figure who profits by exploiting vulnerable newcomers. Bruno's establishment swarms with suspicious individuals and morally dubious residents who see Gilda as an opportunity for manipulation and control.

Isolated and surrounded by men with unsavory intentions, Gilda tries to maintain her dignity and fend off advances while anxiety and fear hover over her constantly. The island's unsettling atmosphere and lack of law enforcement create an environment where Gilda must rely on her wits to survive. Her resolve is tested further when unexpected news challenges everything she thought she knew about the circumstances leading to her exile. With nowhere to turn and a future full of uncertainty, Gilda’s life becomes a precarious game of trust and deception, held in the balance by her faith in Carl and her hope for redemption. The suspense mounts as Gilda navigates the increasingly perilous dynamics around her, leading to a gripping climax that promises to test her survival instincts.