Tom Ripley is sent to Mexico by his wealthy wife,Helen,to bring back their son. Tabor,whose life she believes is in danger. When Tom find Tabor,he discover that his son is in trouble with the police. They think Tabor has stolen some valuable paintings and that he is ready to do anything to hide his crime. It is only whan a mysterious woman gets in touch with Tom that he realizes that Tabor has been mistaken for somebody else.