Frank (Nicholas Cage Nicolas Cage) is an emergency doctor, and this time-racing job puts him under a lot of invisible pressure over time. Frank saved a lot of lives, but also watched many people die helplessly. This time, his first aid is a girl named Ross (Cynthia Roman). Unfortunately, Ross eventually dies. The death of Ross brought an unprecedented blow to Frank. He even had hallucinations and was on the verge of mental breakdown. In another rescue mission, Frank meets the old man Pork (Cullen O. Johnson) and his granddaughter Mary (Patricia Arquette Patricia Arquette). Pork's serious illness makes him a living hell. With the acquiescence of Mary and Pork, Frank takes the initiative to end the old man's life. For Frank, Pork's death brought relief and redemption.