The movie is based on a true story and follows Daniel Léger, a former heroin addict who is trying to turn his life around when he gets involved in a drug deal with the wrong people. He is sent to Thailand to pick up a shipment of drugs but things go wrong, and he is thrown into a notorious Thai prison. There, he faces violence, corruption, and a repeat offender who wants to make him his "wife."
Meanwhile, back in Canada, journalist Victor Malarek is working on a story about the corruption of undercover cops in the country. When he learns about Daniel's case, he becomes obsessed with getting to the bottom of it and clearing his name. He teams up with his sources to expose the lies and manipulations that led to Daniel's arrest and conviction.
As the two stories intersect, Target Number One becomes a tense and emotional drama about the human cost of the war on drugs and the dangers of unchecked law enforcement. It also highlights the power of journalism to shed light on injustice and bring about change. With powerful performances from Josh Hartnett as Daniel and Jim Gaffigan as Malarek, the movie is a must-see for anyone interested in social justice and true crime stories.