Incarcerated former drug addict serving a 12-year sentence for domestic assault. Assigned to a prison horse-training program run by Myles, he bonds with a mustang named Marquis. He struggles with anger management, faces conflicts with his pregnant teenage daughter Martha, and is drawn into a deadly conflict over smuggled ketamine. Ultimately, he frees Marquis and begins rebuilding his life.
Roman shares the broader prison environment with other inmates, navigating daily institutional life.
Roman works alongside other inmates during crisis management, fostering a sense of shared responsibility.
Dan shares a prison cell with Roman and exploits their proximity to coerce him into illicit activities.
Henry serves as an experienced mentor who teaches Roman the technical skills required for horse training.
Myles oversees the mustang training program and holds authority over Roman's participation and expulsion.
The prison psychologist evaluates Roman's psychological state and assigns him to maintenance duties due to his poor social skills.
Roman is the estranged father of Martha, whose relationship is strained by his incarceration and her desire for emancipation.
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