The movie follows John Creasy (played by Denzel Washington), a former CIA operative who becomes the bodyguard of a young girl named Lupita "Pita" Ramos (played by Dakota Fanning). Creasy is hired by Pita's father, Eduardo Ramos (played by Raoul Contreras), a wealthy businessman. As Creasy tries to protect Pita from various threats, he also tries to overcome his own personal demons.