A man just released from prison moves out to the quiet and serenity of the woods. Due to his temper problems, which caused him to be put in prison, he has decided to live alone in the hopes that he can find peace and stay on the straight and narrow path. His idyllic life is shattered when a young woman bursts into his cabin and begs for help. She's on the run from a possessive and abusive boyfriend and desperately needs help, since the man is trailing her. Our former convict attempts to help the woman and ends up in trouble with the law once again, in spite of the good reason for his involvement in the matter.