A Muslim fundamentalist in New York kidnaps a liberal Muslim scholar with intent to kill. A closeted lesbian in New Delhi kidnaps her activist bisexual lover with intent to marry. The resulting torture and violence evokes a brutal struggle of identities against unfreedom.

Darryl and Beth hide out at a beach house with a stolen bag of money. When a stranger rings the doorbell, Darryl's paranoia turns to panic. Beth takes the lead and confronts a local small-town cop who may or may not know what's going on.