After 28 years in prison, Wall (Al Pacino Al Pacino) finally returns to the embrace of freedom and is greeted by his long-lost friend Doc (Christopher Walken Christopher Walken). Neither of them can restrain their excitement and joy. Despite the earth-shaking changes that have taken place in the world during Wall's time in prison, the friendship with old friends remains firm and lasting. After that, his old friend Hirsch (Alan Arkin Alan Arkin) joined Wall and Doc in the carnival, recalling the old days while enjoying the joy and indulgence of freedom. Happiness is always short-lived, and in Doc's heart, there is a secret that makes him feel heavy. It turned out that Doc was entrusted by the gang boss to get rid of Wall, who had just got out of prison. Looking at Wall's defenseless face, Doc could not choose between friendship and morality, and the time he had left to complete the task was running out.