A former convict, Arthur Payne, begins anew after his release from prison. On a train, he encounters a mysterious individual who listens to his story. Days later, another enigmatic stranger approaches Arthur with an intriguing proposal: participate in a staged heist, stealing imitation jewelry from the stranger's own safe.
The Set Up
A former prisoner shares his life story with a stranger on a train, detailing his recent release from prison, before being approached by a mysterious figure with a lucrative proposal to participate in a fake heist involving imitation jewelry.