When eleven year old Thy Sen's body is found in San Francisco Bay, two brothers are charged with her grisly murder, and sentenced to die. Twelve years later pro bono lawyer Teresa Peralta Paget, her husband and stepson Carlo are convinced that one of the brothers, Rennell Price, did not receive a fair trial and that he is innocent of the charges. Rennell is only days from his execution so the lawyer has to work fast and overcome insurmountable legal obstacles.