In this gripping psychological thriller, we follow the story of Steve Unger, an unorthodox scientist grappling with the challenge of looking after his wife, Darlene, who is terminally ill and has only a few weeks left to live. As he strives to remain strong for both Darlene and their 10-year-old daughter, Lily, Steve embarks on a desperate quest to create a cure that could save his wife and keep their family intact. In his relentless pursuit, he disregards legal and ethical boundaries, experimenting with human DNA in ways that could potentially threaten the survival of the human race.