Richard visits his daughter Deidre to celebrate his 80th birthday but is shocked when she tearfully waves him off. Suspecting trouble, he peeks through her window and overhears two thugs threatening her over an unpaid $80,000 loan. They ransack her home before leaving, prompting Richard to follow them to their boss, Mr. Marco.
Richard offers $20,000 but is coerced into smuggling contraband across the border in exchange for reducing the debt. While en route, police dogs detect the illegal cargo, leading to a high-speed chase. Richard’s car ends up sinking in a river, but he narrowly escapes.
Desperate, Richard mortgages his home to repay Deidre’s debt. At the club, he confronts Mr. Marco with the money, but Marco, enraged over the lost shipment, threatens their lives. Police arrive in time, and a shootout ensues, capturing Marco’s gang.
Later, Deidre tearfully apologizes for hiding her struggles, fearing Richard’s disappointment. Richard reassures her, emphasizing that her effort, not the outcome, defines her worth. Embracing his daughter, he vows to support her through everything, rebuilding their bond.