Based on the novel of the same name by Mikhail Mart.

A group of criminals hijacked the plane. The crew was killed, the pilot's place was taken by one of the bandits. The plane is mined. The spectacular blonde, who does not look like a criminal at all, commands admiration. A headquarters for negotiations with the invaders was organized at the capital's airport, but suddenly the plane disappeared from radars.

Events unfold unpredictably: the bandits drop some cargo from the plane and leave the plane behind.

Passengers of the unfortunate flight manage to make an emergency landing in a mountain gorge, but they are again held hostage - this time by special services. Several passengers manage to continue the search for bandits themselves ...