Set in the late 1990s Los Angeles, a controversial, morally ambiguous police officer, Dave Brown, navigates his career amidst personal and professional turmoil. Nicknamed "Date Rape" due to his severe approach against alleged offenders, Brown is entrenched in the LAPD's Rampart division scandal. His life spirals when he's caught on camera brutally beating a suspect, prompting public outrage and internal investigations. Struggling with his aggressive instincts and alcohol dependency, he faces mounting pressure from the department, who sees him as a liability.

Simultaneously, Brown's convoluted personal life exacerbates his downward trajectory. A father to two daughters from separate relationships with sisters, his familial dynamics are strained and chaotic. As the scrutiny intensifies, he grapples with an identity crisis and a growing sense of isolation. His interactions with his former lovers, children, and fellow officers become increasingly fraught as he teeters on the edge of self-destruction. The film delves deeply into themes of corruption, redemption, and the fine line between enforcing the law and breaking it.