In a tense world during the Cold War, a technical error in a military system pushes the nation to the brink of disaster. A squadron of nuclear bombers is accidentally activated, setting in motion an imminent third world war. The story focuses on a group of high-ranking military officials who have only a few hours to rectify the situation before it is too late. The pressure escalates when contact is established with the planes, which are prepared to unleash their devastating payload on the Soviet Union, believing they have received authorization.
Meanwhile, the President of the United States tries to navigate the crisis from the bunker, grappling with moral and political dilemmas that test his leadership. Authority and responsibility are put to the test in the face of a potential nuclear apocalypse. In a moment of desperation, a drastic decision is made: if they cannot prevent the bombers from dropping their bombs, the President will order a nuclear attack against his own nation to prove that the strike was a mistake and to halt the Soviet retaliation.
With intense dialogue and an incisive focus on the insanity of war, the story keeps you on the edge of your seat, raising unsettling questions about trust, responsibility, and power in an era where a single decision could spell the end of civilization. Emotions and tension rise as time runs out, leaving both the characters and the audience wondering what they would do in the same situation.