A drifting young high school dropout gets himself employed at a suburban fish store, where he decides to steal a rare and valuable pufferfish that will help him start his life afresh. In his efforts to sell the precious item to a wealthy collector, the scheme begins to deteriorate into paranoia, dangerous situations, and unhealthy relationships. When faced with the results of his dishonesty, he must confront himself and understand the true consequences of his actions.

When a corporate experiment to revive a prehistoric predator goes horribly wrong, two friends must survive a high-tech lockdown and make the ultimate sacrifice to keep the monster from reaching the surface.