In 2072, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 year into the past, where a...
In 2072, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 year into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learn the mob wants to 'close the loop' by tranporting back Joe's future self.
In the year 2042, a man working for a group of killer called "Looper" (they work for the mob and kill people who are sent blindfolded back in time from the year 2072 by their bosses) recognizes a victim as himself. He hesitates resulting in the escape of his older self.