After spending many years serving in the Army overseas, Dean, a mysterious figure, returns to his hometown of Grimsby. His homecoming is met with hostility, especially from his father, who is passionate about pigeon racing. Dean is compelled to face his past and reveal a secret to Jess, a friend from his youth, only to find that she has been struggling since her husband’s sudden death. As she tries to raise her child amidst a failing economy and lack of opportunities, she becomes entangled in a dangerous underworld. Dean feels the need to assist her, offering a lifeline, but the situation only worsens. When their lives are endangered, he is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure her safety.