Salt and Fire

As three distinguished scientists land in the expansive Salar de Uyuni, they are drawn into a UN investigation regarding an ecological disaster. The vast salt flat, previously a serene landscape, now bears the scars of contamination due to agricultural water diversion policies.

The scientists' mission quickly takes a dangerous turn when they are captured by the CEO of the corporation responsible for the environmental crisis. His unsettling demeanor and complex motives puzzle the scientists as they grapple with their precarious situation.

Amidst the chaos, the awakening of the ancient Uturunku supervolcano looms ominously over the horizon. The eruption could have catastrophic consequences for the area and serves as a ticking clock for the scientists and the CEO alike.

Dr. Fabio Cavani and Dr. Arnold Meir find themselves in physical restraint due to consuming unknown food. The resulting digestive pains inhibit their ability to communicate and strategize their escape from the perilous situation.

Dr. Laura Sommerfield embarks on a distressing trek across the salt flat, where she discovers two young children, Huascar and Atahualpa. Their predicament is dire, as they are trapped with limited resources in an inhospitable environment.

With only a week's worth of food at their disposal, Dr. Sommerfield and the children are faced with the harsh realities of survival. The loss of sight for the children symbolizes the devastation inflicted by the environmental disaster that brought them here.

As events unfold, it becomes clear that the CEO's capture of the scientists was part of a larger manipulative scheme. He seeks to exploit Dr. Sommerfield's compassion and expertise to produce a compelling report that highlights the human cost of the tragedy.

A shocking revelation unveils the CEO's personal link to the children—his adopted sons. This familial connection adds emotional complexity to an already fraught situation, deepening the stakes for Dr. Sommerfield as she navigates her survival.

In a surprising twist, the CEO offers Dr. Sommerfield a first-class ticket to Rome, including an invitation to visit the renowned Santissima Trinità dei Monti convent. This gesture is laden with personal significance for him, as he seeks redemption.

During their tense interaction, Dr. Sommerfield passionately urges the CEO to reflect on his path and reconsider the implications of his actions. She appeals to his humanity in hopes of averting further disaster while he contemplates his future.

With tensions mounting, the scientists begin to devise escape plans, facing both physical and psychological challenges. The toxic environment and the CEO's machinations complicate their attempts to break free from their captivity.

As days pass in their desperate situation, the threat of the supervolcano's eruption intensifies. The environmental decay not only endangers their lives but also serves as a dire warning about the damage caused by corporate greed.

Ultimately, the scientists must confront the growing calamity head-on as their situation grows increasingly perilous. They understand that their survival and the future of many depend on how they manage to escape and expose the underlying truths.