After his father dies from a hereditary kidney disease, Chris Carrington fears he may share the same fate. Grieving his loss, he's contacted by a mysterious Russian immigrant who claims his father's death wasn't natural; he was a victim of human experiments involving biological weapons. Chris investigates, uncovering Dr. Gurevich, the scientist behind the viruses. He meets Anna, Gurevich's daughter, whose intelligence and charm complicate his search for answers. Unable to reach his informant, decipher Russian documents, or exploit Anna, Chris struggles with his own worsening illness, torn between the urgency of his health and the need to uncover the truth.
