A former Russian mobster, Ruslan, who has turned his back on his violent past to become a crime novelist, finds himself pulled back into the world he left behind when his daughter, Lanie, is mysteriously attacked on the eve of her wedding. Ruslan travels to New Jersey to be with her, only to discover that her fiancé, Stephan, is the son of Ruslan's long-time mob rival, Mikhail Arban. Despite his attempts to leave his old life behind, Ruslan is thrust into a complex web of betrayal and revenge as he uncovers a deeper conspiracy tied to his daughter's attack. His investigation reveals unsettling secrets about his former life and the people he thought he left behind.

Faced with the realization that his daughter's assault was not a mere coincidence but part of a larger plot against his family, Ruslan is forced to revert to his old ways to protect Lanie and seek justice against those responsible. His journey for vengeance leads him through a brutal path of confrontations with old enemies and the criminal underworld he once ruled. As Ruslan delves deeper, he must navigate the dangerous alliances and rivalries within the Russian mafia, all while struggling to maintain a semblance of the peaceful life he desires. His quest not only tests his limits but also challenges his beliefs about redemption, loyalty, and family.