Petrochemist Andy Yeats spends his time researching oil reserves. During a business trip to the Middle East, Andy discovers that his worst fears are coming true. In addition, he is now separated from his family at a pivotal moment, both personally and globally. As disasters, minor and major, unfold around the world, Andy's family, now disintegrated, must face the disaster on their own. Laura, his teenage daughter, is alone at home in London. And his wife Elena is trapped in Paris with their son Sam. The family members will have to fight against all odds to find each other again.