Plot

A young Colombian boy flees his country to avoid conflict. A longtime cousin in the U.S. introduces him to the world of illicit business, not knowing that the wing he's under is part of the dark organization that seeks vengeance.

"Plata o Plomo" narrates the story of Orlando (Marlon Vasgavi) a young Colombian whom is obligated to flee from Medellin in fear of being assassinated by the Cartel leader.

With the monetary help from his aunt Amanda (Margarita Palacio) Orlando crosses the border to the U.S. and arrives in Miami for a new life.

Undocumented, with language barrier and no college education, Orlando has no choice but to work as a dishwasher. His low income only allows him to pay off his aunt's debt and send his mother the little he has left for her to survive.

Desperate and anxious about his endangered mother, Orlando decides to except a job offer from his cousin "el Calvo" (Oscar Escobar) who convinces him to make easy money. Orlando takes it as an opportunity to rapidly reunite with his mother.

What Orlando does not know, is that "el Calvo" has a serious conflict with "el Indio" (Johnny Acero) a sinister rival as cold blooded as the devil himself that also works for the organization from which Orlando is running from.

Thanks to his ambition, Orlando will be trapped in between the conflicts and betrayals. He must find out on his own that his fast decision-making comes with a high price.