A terrifying pandemic sweeps the world, rendering its victims completely immobile but leaving them conscious with their minds intact. The victims are helpless against the environment, completely at the mercy of wild animals, weather, out of control fires, and other dangers. There's no hope for those safe in their homes either, as they slowly starve to death, unable to feed themselves or drink. Dr. Alex Griffiths leads a team racing against time to find a cure before it's too late. Will he succeed?