While working at a nuclear power plant in Russia, Timofey (Paddy Considine) is exposed to a deadly dose of radiation while trying to avert a plant disaster. Instead of rewarding Timofey for his efforts, the plant treats him as a scapegoat, offering no compensation to him or his family. Desperate to provide security for his wife and son, Timofey steals a small amount of Pu-239 -- weapons-grade Plutonium -- and heads to Moscow to sell it on the black market. Caught up in the "new Russia" of hoods and hookers, Timofey struggles to make the sales; his efforts resulting in deadly consequences.

While trying to save his nuclear power plant from disaster, worker Timofey (Patty Considine) exposes himself to a lethal amount of radiation. But instead of being thanked for his sacrifice, he's sent with his bags packing. Now, to help provide for his family, Timofey is doing the unthinkable: selling weapons-grade plutonium (Pu-239) on Moscow's black market.