Oberst Jonathan Smith (Dorff) er sygdomsspecialist og tidligere hemmelig agent i Covert One, en eliteefterretningsenhed, som består af politiske og tekniske eksperter, der rapporterer direkte til den amerikanske præsident (Huston). Da en ukendt dødelig virus dukker frem, bliver Smith indkaldt for at finde og isolere den, før udbruddet bringer millioner af mennesker i fare. Denne film, som også har en stjernespækket række af biroller, bl.a. Blair Underwood (Rules of Engagement), er et kapløb med tiden for Covert One i et forsøg på at standse virussen og afsløre sandheden bag en konspiration, der når helt op til de øverste lag i samfundet.

A young priest comes to a town to help the old provost in pastoral ministry. It early May, the parish prepares for the First Communion. Unexpectedly, the provost is admitted to hospital with a heart attack. Priest Piotr is on his own now in a completely new place. At a catechesis, one of the girls catches his attention. She’s sad, introvert and sometimes even aggressive. Marta is a daughter of the richest man in the town. During her confession, the priest feels she’s hiding something. When the time of Sacrament reception comes, Marta runs away from the altar. After hours of searching, priest Piotr finds her hidden in a vestry. The girl tells him the horrible truth.