Victor Maynard is a middle aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his mother, despite their peerless standing for efficiency that is lethal. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself interested in one of his victims. He unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice after rescuing her entire own life. While he tries to thwart the murderous attentions of their unhappy client believing Victor to be his two companions, a detective label along.