Nuclear war almost destroyed human civilization. Only a few managed to survive in the Shelters, underground shelters for the elite. And now, after a hundred years, the survivors began to think about leaving the Shelters and returning to earth. But how will the land that has survived the apocalypse meet them?

Johnny Hess does not agree with the decision of his fellow citizens of the Shelter to appoint him as the new priest. He runs to the surface, into an unknown, dangerous, poisoned world. But will he be lucky on his chosen dangerous path? What can await a young fugitive who does not know life? After all, after he leaves, returning to the Shelter is no longer possible...