Henry Drax, a harpooner with a violent and ruthless nature molded by his unforgiving environment, embarks on a whaling voyage to the Arctic. Joining him is Patrick Sumner, a former army surgeon with a tarnished reputation, who takes on the role of the ship’s doctor in an attempt to leave his troubled history behind. However, Sumner soon finds himself trapped in a doomed expedition alongside a dangerous killer. As he seeks redemption, his tale unfolds into a brutal fight for survival in the desolate Arctic landscape.