在南方某城市的城中村里，周泽农（胡歌饰）是一个领头的盗窃团伙成员。不幸的是，他在一次行动中误杀了一名警察，为了逃脱法律制裁，周泽农被迫离开了故乡。不久之后，刑警大队队长（廖凡饰）和黑社会势力都开始追捕他。在一番逃亡后，周泽农决定躲进一个不起眼的湖边小镇——野鹅塘。

在野鹅塘，周泽农遇到了当地的妓女刘爱爱（桂纶镁饰），她帮助周泽农联系上了多年不见的妻子杨淑俊（万茜饰），传达了他的消息。警方出动了大量警力，并悬赏30万元捉拿周泽农。然而，周泽农有自己的打算，他想通过妻子来举报自己，这样还能留下一笔生活所需的资金给自己的家人。

这部电影情节紧凑，充满了悬念和紧张感。胡歌、廖凡、桂纶镁、万茜等实力派演员的出色表演，将影片的氛围和角色形象刻画得淋漓尽致。影片中表现出社会现实和人性的深刻思考，同时也反映了当代城市管理和治安问题。

In an urban village in a certain southern city, Zhou Zenong (played by Hu Ge) is a leading member of a theft gang. Unfortunately, he accidentally killed a policeman in an operation, and Zhou Zenong was forced to leave his hometown in order to escape legal sanctions. Soon after, the captain of the criminal police brigade (played by Liao Fan) and the underworld forces all began to hunt him down. After some escapes, Zhou Zenong decided to hide in an inconspicuous lakeside town—Ye'etang

In Ye'etang, Zhou Zenong met Liu Aiai (Gui Lunmei), a local prostitute, who helped Zhou Zenong get in touch with his wife Yang Shujun, whom he had not seen for many years (played by Wan Qian), conveyed his news. The police deployed a large number of police forces and offered a reward of 300,000 yuan for the capture of Zhou Zenong. However, Zhou Zenong has his own plans. He wants to report himself through his wife, so that he can leave a sum of money needed for living to his family.

This movie has a tight plot, full of suspense and tension. The outstanding performances of powerful actors such as Hu Ge, Liao Fan, Gui Lunmei, and Wan Qian vividly portray the atmosphere and characters of the film. The film shows profound thinking about social reality and human nature, and also reflects contemporary urban management and security issues.