Eric Love, a 19-year-old repeat offender, gets a promotion from a reformatory to an adult prison due to his insolent and violent behavior. Despite his violent attitude towards staff and inmates, his father Neville, a trusted deputy, helps him get into a rehabilitation program. However, Eric's abusive behavior towards jailers earns him the hatred of Deputy Governor Hayes.

Starred Up
A young offender's tumultuous arrival in prison sparks a violent confrontation, but with the guidance of a mentor and the support of his father, he must confront his past and find a path to redemption.