Synopsis: In a French Guiana penal colony, an escape attempt by hardened criminal Verne is thwarted by jaded prostitute Julie. Undaunted, Verne blackmails brutal killer Moll to join his escape but is left behind only to be provided the route by a mysterious new prisoner, Cambreau. On the way to find Moll, Verne rescues Julie, and when they join the escape party, they find that Cambreau has a powerful, mysterious influence over the motley group.