Jack Conrad is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor.
Three people, including a pregnant woman, embark on a yachting excursion during a hurricane.
The story of Eric, an "alcoholic, loser and blood nut" and his wonderful/terrible and very funny journey towards winning the love of his life, Louise.