One evening per 12 months, the federal government sanctions a 12-hour interval by which residents can commit any crime they want -- together with homicide -- with out worry of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who misplaced his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge in the course of the mayhem. Nonetheless, as an alternative of a death-dealing avenger, he turns into the surprising protector of 4 harmless strangers who desperately want his assist if they're to outlive the evening.