An ancient Korean legend forms the basis for this action-oriented tale of Armageddon set in present-day Los Angeles, where reporter Ethan Kendrick (Jason Behr) investigates a series of inexplicable disasters plaguing the city. Fortunately for the citizenry, legend has it that Ethan is the incarnation of an ancient warrior destined to team with the modern counterpart (Amanda Brooks) of his eternal beloved to protect the city from imminent doom.