In the wild America of the early 19th century, a fur trapper named Hugh Glass embarks on a dangerous expedition. After being brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by his team members, Glass finds himself on the brink of death, but with an immense determination to survive. As he drags himself and battles against pain and the harshness of the weather, his sole reason for living becomes revenge.
The betrayal does not stop there; one of his former companions, John Fitzgerald, has abandoned him and committed an atrocious act by murdering his son. With every step he takes, the wild nature becomes an enemy as much as a backdrop of beauty and terror. Glass, grappling with visions of his past and fueled by an almost supernatural fervor, embarks on a quest, crossing icy rivers and climbing snow-covered mountains, while facing hostile native tribes and extreme cold.
As his journey progresses, the story becomes a heartbreaking testament to human resilience, love, and revenge. Glass not only fights for his life but also seeks to reconcile with his pain and his past. With an impressive landscape as a backdrop, the tale unfolds in an epic journey that takes Glass to his limits, both physical and emotional.