A movie full of vengeance and masculinity, Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a rookie FBI agent tasked with investigating a series of bizarre bank robberies. Since the culprits wear masks, Johnny is unable to determine their identities, only suspecting that they are likely surf enthusiasts. Determined to find clues, Johnny heads to the beach to learn surfing. There, he meets Bodhi (played by Patrick Swayze), and the two become close friends who confide in each other. However, Johnny gradually uncovers that Bodhi is actually the mastermind behind the bank heists.