In a World War II research laboratory, a group of pioneering scientists stands on the brink of a discovery that could change the course of the war. Led by the passionate Dr. F. A. Schreiber, a botanist determined to save the ecosystem, the researchers become obsessed with the effects of pollution on plants and their potential to regenerate areas devastated by the conflict. As they work with a rare specimen of a tree, they begin experimenting with its properties in a controlled environment, unleashing not only an impressive scientific event but also a series of ethical dilemmas about manipulating nature.
The plot thickens when the results of their research attract the attention of high-ranking military officials, who see in the tree an opportunity to develop a program that could bolster resource supply during the war. The team faces a difficult decision: should they move forward and risk turning nature into a weapon, or protect their discovery from the army's hands?
As tensions rise, personal conflicts within the team also escalate, revealing loyalties, betrayals, and the internal struggle between duty and ethics. In an emotional journey that intertwines science with the human condition, the characters will be forced to confront what it truly means to be part of the cycle of life and survival in extreme times.