The year is 1996 and Dax Ribeiro, a young theatre actor in San Francisco, is looking for something more. When the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows up seeking talent for an undercover investigation, it sounds exciting. They need him to play a young man from northwestern Russia who has learned the secrets of the international arms trade.

An amazing opportunity! Or is it?

The lines between stage and reality blur as Dax finds himself entangled in a web of lies and deceit, as well as the focus of many dangerous individuals. To get his life back, he must find out who his real friends are, and who is just pretending. With so much money and power at stake, no one can be trusted.