Set in Nigeria, Slow Country follows the story of Kome, a homeless teenage mother, who, in a bid to cater and secure a good life for her son, Peter, sought refuge in the arms of a drug kingpin, Tuvi.

The kingpin ushers her into the world of prostitution and drug trafficking. However, when faced with a serious dilemma and the sudden return of her ex-boyfriend, Osas, who desperately wants to win her heart, having abandoned her for seven years, she gets fed up and attempts to break free.

She pleads with her boss to let her quit the underworld but he is not ready to let go of his most trusted cash cow.