Frantic

Dr. Richard Walker and his wife Sondra arrive in Paris for a medical conference. They are excited to explore the city, but their journey takes an unexpected turn when Sondra struggles with her suitcase.

Richard discovers that Sondra has mistakenly taken the wrong suitcase from the airport. This realization complicates their arrival, as it sets off a series of unfortunate events.

While Richard is in the shower, Sondra mysteriously vanishes from their hotel room. This sudden disappearance sends Richard into a state of panic and confusion as he tries to comprehend what just happened.

Richard, still groggy from jet lag, seeks help from the uninvolved hotel staff. However, his frantic efforts yield little assistance, leaving him feeling lost and helpless.

In a café, a vagrant claims to have witnessed Sondra being forcibly taken away. This revelation begins to shift Richard's skepticism and ignites hope for finding her.

Richard discovers Sondra's ID bracelet on the pavement, which further intensifies his urgency to locate her. He contacts the Paris police and the US embassy, only to receive bureaucratic responses.

A sympathetic hotel desk clerk agrees to help Richard in his search for Sondra. This unexpected ally provides him with much-needed support amidst his isolating ordeal.

During his relentless search, Richard stumbles across a murder scene where he meets Michelle. This encounter proves significant, as she unknowingly holds the key to his distress.

Michelle reveals that she accidentally took Richard's wife's switched suitcase at the airport. Despite her own troubles, she is drawn into Richard's plight, and they join forces.

Inside the suitcase, they discover a small replica of the Statue of Liberty containing a krytron. This shocking revelation links to nuclear detonators, complicating their search for Sondra.

The narrative builds to a climactic showdown along the River Seine. Here, Richard finally witnesses the release of his wife amidst escalating violence involving Arab and Israeli agents.

Amid the chaos, a firefight erupts, resulting in tragedy as Michelle is caught in the crossfire. Her death deeply affects both Richard and Sondra, marking a turning point in their lives.

Overwhelmed by grief for Michelle and the chaos surrounding them, Richard makes a heart-wrenching decision to throw the krytron into the river. This act symbolizes his rejection of the violence that ensued.

With the calamity behind them, Richard and Sondra prepare to leave Paris. Their experiences alter their perspectives and bond them together more than ever before.