Imagine a bleak world where hopelessness and greed sail together. In early 20th century Ireland, a group of emigrants embarks on a ship notorious for its repugnant history: it has been a place of suffering and death, conceptualized as a "death ship" during the Great Famine. As the journey progresses, the passengers, made up of broken families and dreamers seeking a better future, face terrible conditions.
The story centers on Anne, a brave young woman who carries the weight of her family and the hope of finding a new life in America. Alongside her is Thomas, a disillusioned husband searching for redemption, and an elderly mother harboring secrets from a dark past. Throughout the voyage, tensions rise: among the passengers, desperation turns solidarity into betrayal; and among the crew, greed for the travelers' hidden gold brings out the worst in humanity.
With each passing day, the number of survivors dwindles, and moral decisions become more challenging. The struggle for survival evolves into a heart-wrenching narrative of love, loss, and sacrifice. When a storm breaks out, true characters emerge, and what it truly means to be human is called into question. In this journey, only one question remains: who will bear the burden of hope?