On a hot April morning in 2010, BP's oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico is ready for another day of extraction. But what starts as an ordinary day quickly turns into a nightmare. As the workers, led by experienced chief engineer Mike Williams, conduct routine tests, a series of technical failures and corporate negligence lead to the catastrophic explosion that will unleash one of the worst environmental disasters in history.
As the rig turns into a fiery hell, the courage and survival instinct of the employees are put to the test. Mike, caught in the midst of chaos, fights against time to save not only his own life but also those of his colleagues. Although fear and confusion fill the air, the spirit of camaraderie flourishes as the men and women onboard struggle to find an escape before the flames consume everything.
With the imminent threat of the oil spill that will affect the ecosystem for decades, the plot intertwines with the vulnerability of the energy industry and the price that is paid for greed. The story is a tense and thrilling account of sacrifice, struggle, and human tenacity against adversity. In the end, not only is the safety and ethics of the industry called into question, but the indomitable strength of the human spirit in the face of tragedy is also revealed.