In a small Ukrainian village, life goes on normally until a series of strange events begin to affect its residents. The unsettling atmosphere intensifies as people start to experience mysterious illnesses and unexplainable phenomena. A diverse group of characters, ranging from a young, ambitious doctor to an elderly man with a dark secret, is compelled to unite in their quest for answers.
As they dive into the investigation, they discover they are facing a radioactive phenomenon that has emerged from an old nearby nuclear plant. With time against them, they must confront not only the illness threatening their village but also the bureaucracy and misinformation from the government, which downplays the seriousness of the situation. Tension escalates as they begin to receive warnings about the consequences of their pursuit of the truth.
Throughout the film, the relationships between the characters deepen, revealing personal stories of courage, sacrifice, and pain. The plot weaves together a social critique of the attitude of ignoring scientific warnings and the importance of unity in the face of adversity. In a heart-wrenching climax, they must decide how far they are willing to go to save their community and perhaps themselves, as time and radioactivity work against them.