April 1, 2016. A date that commemorates the bravery of individuals in a foreign land, fighting for their values and ideals in the face of extremist ideologies. Michael R. Roskam's poignant thriller film reflects upon this historic Dhaka, Bangladesh hostage crisis, where militants took over a Bangladeshi cafe, holding patrons hostage. Yet, amidst the chaos and fear, a young man and wife trapped within the cafe manage to find the courage and fortitude to outsmart their captors. Their story, woven with that of an enigmatic negotiator who arrives to help, becomes a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the face of darkness.