As Paul and the other guards get to know John, they begin to realize that he is not like the other prisoners on death row. He is a kind and gentle person who is deeply affected by the cruelty and injustice of the world around him. Despite the efforts of the corrupt and sadistic guard, Percy Wetmore (played by Doug Hutchison), who takes pleasure in tormenting the prisoners, Paul and his team try to help John and understand his gift.
As Paul and the other guards get to know John, they begin to realize that he is not like the other prisoners on death row. He is a kind and gentle person who is deeply affected by the cruelty and injustice of the world around him. Despite the efforts of the corrupt and sadistic guard, Percy Wetmore (played by Doug Hutchison), who takes pleasure in tormenting the prisoners, Paul and his team try to help John and understand his gift.