In China, Captain Tom Wilder, a prisoner of war, receives a mysterious message that sets him free. He meets a mysterious figure who leads him to a village, where he meets Cathy Grainger and the village leader, Mr. Tso. They propose a dangerous mission: to transport 179 villagers to Hong Kong on an old ferry boat, despite its limitations.

Blood Alley
An American merchant captain forms an unlikely alliance with Chinese villagers to escape communist captivity and embark on a treacherous journey to Hong-Kong.