Tied together as hostages in a bank robbery, an ex-racecar driver, Gina Branson, shares the shock of the bank guard, Thomas Woods, as he witnesses the murder of his twin brother. Once freed, the roller coaster of Tom's grief and rage alienates them on issues of retribution and clemency. Bound to each other from their first flicker of interest, the couple weathers both the bank robbery trial and the death of Gina's ailing mother to a final testing of their faith, trust, and affection.