Set in front of the 2012 London Olympics, the film follows Liam (Sam Claflin), an ex con attempting to win the love and hope of his family. He's lost every thing at the control of a local crime syndicate run by Clifford Cullen (Spall), with high level connections from politics, fund and also law enforcement force. The drive for redemption of liam sees him caught up in a web of crime, conspiracy, and corruption.