When a ferry capsizes and sinks in a ferocious storm, the ship's off-duty captain is pressed for answers even while rescue efforts are still underway.

To avoid liability, company officials shift blame to Capt. Ułasiewicz. Plagued by nightmares and guilt, Witold tries to make sense of what happened.

Pursued by company and state officials, Witold is pressured to support their narrative. Jolanta has trouble finding a lawyer to represent her.

As the trial begins in earnest, the true extent of the cover-up dawns on Piotr. Mrs. Kaczkowska receives a tempting offer — but it comes at a cost.

With evidence in hand that could break the case against Capt. Ułasiewicz, Piotr races against time to present it at the trial.