The 1870s among new settlers and outlaws, Danish immigrant Jon (Mads Mikkelsen) has been waiting for years to bring his wife and son to the United States. When he finally succeeds, moments after their arrival they fall victim to a horrific crime. Out of grief and despair Jon kills the perpetrator. His actions unleash powerful forces. His victim’s brother is the ruthless Colonel Delarue who terrorizes the town of Black Creek and will stop at nothing to avenge his brother. Betrayed and ostracized by the community, Jon must transform himself from peaceful settler to fearless warrior to save the town and find peace.