A businessman burdened with debt departs from his family right after Christmas to chase a promising real estate opportunity that could resolve his financial woes. His plan involves purchasing foreclosed properties from banks at a significantly reduced price, renovating them inexpensively, and then selling them for a substantial profit. To navigate the mountainous region, he enlists a local driver for a day. However, as night falls and the weather deteriorates, their vehicle becomes stranded on a slick, icy road, leaving the men in a precarious situation.