After an intriguing double murder, the unconventional detective Richard Rent and educator Joe Thomas become entangled in the corrupt political landscape of Los Angeles, prompting them to seek refuge in Mexico for their own protection. Set against the backdrop of the humid jungles on the Western coast and amidst the rising threat of global unrest, they engage in an intense and passionate romance that profoundly changes their perspectives on their histories, aspirations, and sense of self.