James, a jaded hitman, longs to scape his violent life. When he assumes the person of his latest victim, Amador, fate entangles him with Laura the widow. Love blossoms, but they soon suspect that their actions are scripted. Caught between cops and assassins, James wonders if he can defy fate and break free. In The Corpse the line between free will and destiny blurs, leading to an exciting journey of self-discovery and Hollywood movie clichés.