Stillwater

Bill Baker, an oil worker from Stillwater, Oklahoma, travels to Marseille, France, to visit his daughter, Allison, who is imprisoned. This journey marks the beginning of his desperate quest for truth and justice regarding her conviction.

Upon arriving in Marseille, Bill meets with Allison in prison for the first time since her conviction. During this emotional encounter, Allison hands him a note, requesting him to deliver it to her defense attorney, Mme. Leparq, in hopes of reopening her case.

Bill locates Mme. Leparq and presents Allison's note, eager to explore any leads on her case. However, Leparq dismisses the information as hearsay and refuses to pursue it, leaving Bill frustrated and determined to help his daughter.

In a moment of desperation, Bill lies to Allison about the situation, claiming that Leparq will request a new hearing for her case. This deceit adds strain to their relationship as Bill tries to protect his daughter’s hope.

While staying at a hotel in Marseille, Bill encounters Virginie and her daughter, Maya. He enlists Virginie's help to translate the notes and navigate local connections that might lead to new evidence about Lina’s murder.

Bill and Virginie find a professor who provides them with a contact number for someone who claims to know Lina's killer. This leads them deeper into the investigation, igniting Bill's hope for bringing justice.

After some social media sleuthing, Virginie’s friends compile photos from Allison and Lina's circles. Bill shows these images to Allison, who identifies a man named Akim as a potential suspect linked to the murder.

Bill confronts Akim in a housing project, seeking answers but faces resistance and violence from Akim’s associates. This encounter escalates the tension, highlighting Bill's desperation to find the truth.

Four months pass with Bill living in Marseille, sharing an apartment with Virginie and finding work on a construction crew. The prolonged stay begins to complicate his relationship with both Allison and the local community.

During an Olympique de Marseille match, Bill spots Akim and, consumed by rage, he assaults him and confines him in the basement of his apartment. This drastic action puts both him and Maya at risk.

Bill hires a private investigator to collect and analyze a lock of Akim's hair against DNA evidence from the crime scene. This desperate attempt to validate Akim’s potential guilt becomes a turning point in the investigation.

Akim's shocking claim that Allison hired him to kill Lina rocks Bill’s confidence in his daughter's innocence. As layers of deception and complex family dynamics unfold, Bill’s commitment to Allison is tested.

The police arrive to search Bill's apartment and question Maya, who lies to protect him concerning Akim's whereabouts. This moment heightens the stakes, putting everyone involved in jeopardy.

Leparq informs Bill that DNA tests have exonerated Allison, a development that should bring relief. However, Bill's apathetic response leaves Leparq confused about his emotional state and what he truly feels for his daughter.

Returning to Oklahoma, Bill and Allison confront the truths about their past as they reflect on the necklace Bill gave her. In a fraught moment of honesty, Allison admits she did hire Akim, complicating their understanding of familial loyalty and justice.