Medea, Jason, and their two children live as refugees in the Greek city of Corinth. When Jason abandons her to marry the king's daughter, Medea is forced to leave the country, on penalty of death.

Aris, a 38-year-old worker in a factory is fired without any warning. He is shocked. As his attempts to be re-hired fail, he gradually becomes obsessed with the idea of taking justice into his own hands. He buys a gun with the last of his money. He is ready to proceed with his goal when his ex-wife dumps their six-year-old son on him.