The movie South of Heaven follows Jimmy, a tough ex-con, who is released on early parole after spending twelve years in prison for armed robbery. Jimmy has not forgotten his childhood love, Annie, who is now terminally ill with cancer. He makes a promise to her that he will give her the best last year of her life.
However, Jimmy finds it difficult to adjust to life outside prison, and he struggles to find a job. He reconnects with his old criminal gang, but he tries to avoid getting involved in any illegal activities. Meanwhile, Annie's health is deteriorating rapidly, and Jimmy does everything in his power to fulfill his promise to her.
As Jimmy tries to make amends for his past mistakes and live an honest life, he uncovers a dark secret about Annie's family that threatens their happiness. To make matters worse, Jimmy's criminal past catches up with him, and he is forced to make decisions that could risk everything he lives for.
With time running out, Jimmy must find a way to keep his promise to Annie while staying out of trouble. South of Heaven is a heartfelt drama that explores the power of love and redemption in the face of adversity.