Bowie, a young convict serving time for a crime he committed as a minor, escapes from prison with two hardened criminals, Chicamaw and T-Dub. They plan to lay low and plot a big robbery. During their hideout, Bowie crosses paths with Keechie, a young woman who helps her uncle run a gas station. Despite Bowie's past and the ongoing plans for the robbery, the two form an instant connection and eventually fall in love. Against the backdrop of Bowie's criminal activities and the pressure from law enforcement closing in on them, the pair decides to run away together in search of a peaceful life.

As the couple attempts to leave their troubled lives behind, Bowie and Keechie find themselves constantly on the move, pursued by both the police and Bowie's former accomplices. Their bond grows stronger with each passing day, but the shadow of Bowie's criminal past continually threatens their hopes for a new beginning. Their love story unfolds amidst escalating tension and mounting danger, navigating a world filled with mistrust and looming peril.