In this film adaptation of the eponymous novel by Jack London, we follow the story of a young writer, choked by urban life and trapped in his own reflections, who embarks on a journey in search of adventure. Everything changes when he finds himself adrift in the ocean, saving his life by being rescued by a merchant ship called "Ghost." On board, he encounters the harsh reality of life at sea, but above all, his enigmatic captain, Wolf Larsen, a charismatic and feared man who challenges the norms and morals of the world they have left behind.
As the writer's fascination with Larsen grows, so does the tension aboard the ship. Larsen is a tormented being, brilliant yet brutal, who preaches a ruthless philosophy about the survival of the fittest. The diversity of the crew, which includes a doctor, a captive woman, and a defiant sailor, creates a breeding ground for conspiracies and conflicts that will test each individual's loyalty and humanity.
The story evolves into a power play and struggles for freedom, where the young writer must decide whether to succumb to Larsen's logic or find his own path to redemption. Amid a hostile environment and the vastness of the ocean, a battle will be fought not only for survival but also for the very soul of each character.