"Dusk for a Hitman" is a thrilling crime drama set in the late 1970s that revolves around the life of Donald Lavoie, a notorious hitman working in the Montreal underworld. Lavoie is known for his reputation as a cold-blooded killer, striking fear into the hearts of many.
The story takes a twist when Lavoie decides to leave his life of crime behind, seeking redemption and a fresh start. Having become disillusioned with the violence and danger that surrounded him, Lavoie begins to distance himself from his former accomplices and starts attempting to rebuild his life.
However, his former partners-in-crime see Lavoie's sudden change of heart as a threat to their criminal empire. Realizing that Lavoie's knowledge and secrets could lead to their downfall, they hire a relentless hitman to eliminate him. Now, not only does Lavoie have to evade the police who are hot on his trail but also survive assassination attempts from his former comrades.
While on the run, Lavoie crosses paths with Detective Simon Caron, a tenacious and dedicated police officer determined to bring him to justice. Caron becomes obsessed with capturing Lavoie, as he believes doing so will solidify his reputation and serve as a personal victory against the criminal underworld.
As Lavoie tries to navigate through this treacherous landscape, he forms an unlikely alliance with a young woman named Marie, who becomes his saving grace and the one person he can truly trust. Together, they must outsmart Lavoie's pursuers, including the relentless hitman and Detective Caron, all while staying alive and uncovering the truth behind a web of corruption and betrayal that extends far beyond Montreal's criminal underworld.
Filled with suspense, moral dilemmas, and unexpected alliances, "Dusk for a Hitman" explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the consequences of one's past actions. Will Lavoie be able to escape his violent past and find redemption, or is he fated to be consumed by the darkness that surrounds him?