An ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to travel to Panama to complete an arms deal. In the process he becomes involved with the U.S. invasion of Panama, and learns an important lesson about the true nature of political power.

A country doctor discovers the fountain of youth, but his curiosity is clouded by addiction and the results are deadly.

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness and redemption.

When a boxer is killed because he wouldn't take a dive, his brother tries to find a way to avenge him even if only symbolically.