Plot
In New Orleans just before Hurricane Katrina hits, a pregnant woman gives birth prematurely. She dies and her baby is in critical condition. The baby has to be kept in a neonatal incubator. When the hurricane strikes, all the power goes out and everyone in the hospital leaves. But the baby's father stays because the baby can't be moved so he has to take care of his baby by making sure the ventilator stays on. And because there's no power, the only power source is generator that he has to crank every few minutes. So he has to stay awake while waiting for someone to come for them.
Written by
Eric Heisserer
Directed by
Eric Heisserer
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
PalmStar Media, The Safran Company, Hours Capital
Languages
English
Awards
1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
31,316
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA