Lisbon, 2027. Marta and Miguel are part of a group of scientists, and are a couple in their private lives. The two often find themselves at opposite ends of the scientific spectrum. This conflict is put to the test on one decisive night when data analysed by Marta points to a very high probability that a huge earthquake could hit Lisbon. The scientists are undecided about alerting the population to the possible imminent tragedy.

A drama infused with the suspense of a psychological thriller, Rita Nunes' sophomore feature film raises the question of the societal responsibiltiy of a scientist in the extreme case of an imminent catastrophic scenario.