Shortly after assuming his new duties as British commissioner to the European Union, James Morton (John Hurt) is approached by scientist Hans Koenig (Armin Mueller-Stahl), who reveals that the company he works for builds chemical weapons and is controlled by an ex-Nazi. Morton promptly halts the corporation's new merger, leading to Koenig's arrest for espionage and attempts on his life. Alice Krige co-stars in this tense political thriller.