Force of Nature

A Category 5 hurricane is rapidly closing in on Puerto Rico, prompting local officials to issue an urgent evacuation order. Residents are compelled to leave their homes, and chaos ensues as panic sets in among the population.

In the midst of the evacuation, a thief known as John the Baptist executes a brazen robbery at a local bank. He targets an elderly woman, stealing a valuable painting from her and brutally murdering her along with his accomplice to eliminate witnesses.

Officer Cardillo, a jaded and disillusioned cop, finds himself stuck in a lowly desk officer position. He is reluctantly ordered to partner with Jess Pena in an effort to evacuate residents who refuse to leave despite the impending storm.

Amid the panic, a curious customer named Griffin raises eyebrows at a local market by purchasing 100 pounds of meat. His bizarre insistence that he needs the meat for a pet leads to a confrontation, bringing Cardillo and Jess into the situation.

Cardillo and Jess learn from Griffin that two elderly men in his apartment complex are refusing to evacuate. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, they agree to assist Griffin but are met with resistance when they arrive at the building.

Upon reaching the apartment complex, Cardillo and Jess encounter Ray, a retired officer. Ray adamantly refuses to evacuate, even as concern for his health mounts from his daughter, Troy, who knows he needs dialysis.

Tensions rise sharply as the gang led by John invades the apartment building where Ray and others are holed up. The sudden violence escalates the urgency for evacuation as chaos envelops the residents and officers.

In a frantic move, Cardillo, Troy, and Bergkamp find temporary refuge in Griffin's apartment. However, their safety is threatened by Griffin's trained pet, which is set to attack anyone in a police uniform.

As the storm worsens, communication breaks down, leaving the group isolated from outside help. The thieves begin to realize the presence of survivors, further intensifying the risk as the tension within the apartment mounts.

In a desperate bid to escape capture, Cardillo and Troy scale the building's scaffolding. Their harrowing escape barely saves them from the chaos below, which serves to heighten the stakes of their situation.

Ray and Jess find the courage to challenge the invading gang, leading to brutal encounters in the building. As both officers and thieves sustain injuries, the violence underscores the desperation of all involved.

While regrouping in Griffin's apartment, the group faces painful revelations about their pasts. Cardillo's trauma comes to light, providing context for his current demotion and inner struggles, as they bond over shared fears.

In a grim twist, John discovers that Bergkamp is crucial to finding the original van Gogh painting, Poppyseeds. This revelation sets off a series of betrayals and desperate decisions as the stakes for survival rise higher.

In an explosive climax, the group unites to confront the thieves amid the hurricane's fury. Tension escalates as floodwaters rise, leading to visceral confrontations that will determine their fates.

As the storm subsides, the survivors emerge changed from their harrowing experiences. Cardillo and Troy forge a new connection, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amid tragedy and chaos.