Gerard Depardieu is a bank robber recently released from prison and determined to go straight. When a trip to the bank is interupted by a moron robbing the joint and taking Gerard hostage, his life isn't exactly going how he planned. When Gerard is mistakenly assumed to be the thief and the duo are hunted by the cops, the moron's mute daughter comes into play and Gerard, rather than fight for his innocence, fights for the girl's safety.