Falsely convicted of bank robbery, drifter Johnny McAllister is sent to a rehab program in the home of a California judge. When he goes to Judge McMann"s home, his aim is to be a model prisoner, be released early, and resume his mission to kill the man who wiped out his family 15 years ago. Until he encounters Ragan, the judge"s beautiful and kind housekeeper, and the generous folks of Barren Flats. Can Johnny let go of his anger and embrace a new life?