Ex-patriot Alex is hiding out in a Mexican oil port when Marla, an "old flame," tracks him down. After she videotapes a floor show, the Federales falsely accuse Alex of murder, the Mafiosi post a bounty on his head, and the ultimate ticking-clock chase is on! Alex may be able to trade their taped evidence for a presidential pardon, but only if he reaches MATAMOROS by MIDNIGHT!