A gripping story of endurance and the will to survive while facing the menace of a vile regime.

The Soviet Union is approaching its endgame, when a couple make the bold decision to seek a better and safer life in the west. Doubts arise and are argued away until the groundwork is complete and seemingly foolproof. A minor and unforeseen flaw along the way throws panic and uncertainty into the planned journey, but there is no going back. Unexpected and truly surprising encounters make the attempted flight to freedom a fascinating and nail-biting drama.