China and Russia have been ravaged by a nuclear war that has killed millions and displaced countless more. Faced with an unstoppable tsunami of refugees Western governments are forced to close their borders to those seeking escape from the chaos in Asia. In Ottawa, politicians are on the left and right grapple for the soul of a country crippled by toxis rains, failed crops and economic collapse while 16 nautical miles off the coast of British Columbia the crew of the HMCS Warrior is forced to make an awesome decision when it encounters a ship full of migrants. What is our individual and collective capacity for compassion? If the world came to an end for a billion people what would we do as citizens, and as a nation, to offer them refuge? Would we close our doors and let their pain pass us by or would we welcome the destitute into our homes at a time when we did not even have enough for ourselves? How many could we let in before it became too much? One million? Five million? Ten? And how would we forgive outselves when we finally reach our limits and say no to those in need? These are the questions that Canada, two naval officers and a Malaysian refugee face in the aftermath of a great war.