Kate (Kate Beckinsale) is a successful female lawyer who has been rising steadily in her career, but has lost everything in her family and marriage. After the divorce, her husband obtained custody of her daughter, and the father and daughter lived in Seattle. Kate could not bear the pain of separation and decided to regain custody of her daughter at all costs. Kate took over a very difficult case. A woman named Lacey (Anna Anissimova) was accused of murder, but Lacey refused to admit her crime and told about her experience of being raped in prison. Winning this case is very important to Kate. After all the twists and turns, Kate finally won a not guilty verdict for Lacey. However, soon, Kate discovered that Lacey was actually a despicable woman full of lies. Kate could not choose between her future and the truth.