In the bustling subway system of New York City, a passenger train is taken over by a group of four dangerous criminals led by the cunning Ryder. Armed and organized, they hijack the train and demand an exorbitant amount of money within a limited time frame, threatening to execute the hostages if their demands are not met. The situation turns critical, and the pressure mounts with time slipping away.
Walter Garber, a subway conductor caught in the midst of the crisis, is called to negotiate with Ryder. As the tense confrontation unfolds, a psychological battle develops between the two men. Walter, a family man with his own emotional burdens, uses his wit and experience to try to save the hostages, while Ryder, a cold and calculating criminal, shows his disdain for the authorities. Amid the chaos, the stress of the situation reveals unexpected secrets and motivations.
The narrative swiftly shifts between the subway control room and the hijacked train, uncovering the risks and determination of the characters involved. With a breakneck pace and unexpected twists, the tension escalates as the minutes tick away, and the negotiation attempts turn into a deadly game of skill and willpower. The story explores the limits of duty, sacrifice, and morality in a race against time that will not only determine the fate of the hostages but also that of their captors.