When a man discovers something horrible in the water of his town, he knows it is his duty to protect people by informing them of the toxins. Unfortunately, his cause, one of health, is dismissed by the authorities of the town, who wish to ignore the danger instead of trying to remedy the situation, which would cost too much. Suddenly, this man is at odds with his entire town, who would prefer ignorance. Arthur Miller adapts this work by Henrik Ibsen, presenting to the audience a man who must choose between his convictions and the peace of his neighbors.