At the dusk of Europe in 1939, a group of European Jews, desperate to escape the Nazi regime, boards a luxurious transatlantic ship that promises a better future in Cuba. However, the journey is not as straightforward as they had hoped. As the ship sails across the ocean, the passengers' hopes intertwine with the rising tensions on board, where cultural conflicts and class differences begin to surface.
With a mix of characters that includes a mother doing everything she can to protect her child, a businessman looking to make a deal, and a young idealist fighting for justice, the story reveals the complexities of the human condition in times of crisis. The ship's crew, caught between their own fears and the strict guidelines of the regime, becomes a microcosm of European society, where solidarity and selfishness struggle for dominance.
As the days pass and the hopes of reaching solid ground fade, the tension escalates. The ship, which represents the promise of freedom, transforms into a floating prison where internal struggles and the terror of the outside world threaten to crush its passengers. Set against a chilling historical backdrop, the film tells a poignant story of courage in the face of adversity, highlighting the heartbreaking decisions that must be made when all seems lost.