The film is adapted from the 2003 Danish film "Cold Face and Red Heart".
It tells the story of Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson) who is an expert assassin known for his discreet precision. Alex is the target of assassination after refusing to complete a mission with a dangerous criminal organization, and he must go after those who want him dead. Veteran FBI agents Vincent Serra (Guy Pearce), Linda Amistide (Tay Atwall) and Mexican intelligence liaison Hugo Marquez (Harold Torres) are brought in to investigate the assassinated bodies, bringing them closer to Alex, but also drawing the wrath of local tech mogul Davana Silman (Monica Bellucci). Pursued by the criminal syndicate and the FBI, Alex has the ability to escape, but he is battling severe amnesia, which affects his every move. As the details blur and enemies loom, Alex begins to question his every move and who he can trust in the end.