思怀兹饰演19岁的 JR,因为小偷小摸而被判六个月徒刑,关进了澳大利亚西部一座凶险的监狱。在狱中他受尽其他囚犯的折磨,直到被大佬林奇(麦克格雷格饰)收入帐下。 JR 帮助林奇成功越狱,两人之间建立了类似父子的关系,与东欧的犯罪头目兰诺克斯(杰克·科曼饰)合作,抢劫位于澳大利亚卡尔古利耳朵金矿。JR 与兰诺克斯团伙中的女孩 Tasha (艾丽西卡·维坎德饰)擦出火花,他的处境日益凶险,与林奇的冲突也不断增加……Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch. But protection comes at a price. Lynch and his crew have plans for their young protegee. Upon release, JR must help secure Lynch's freedom, staging a daring prison break. As a reward, he's invited to join the crew as they plan a gold heist that promises to deliver millions. However, as things start to go wrong, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. JR finds himself unsure of whom he can trust and on a collision course with his former mentor.