After the death of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, new political reforms begin including amnesty and efforts to locate and rescue political prisoners.
Chilean professor Claudio de la Rocha, risking his own safety, starts helping political dissidents escape from violent suppression during the Pinochet dictatorship, earning him the nickname 'The Black Pimpernel.'
General Augusto Pinochet leads a military coup in Chile overthrowing the government and starting a regime characterized by widespread human rights abuses and political imprisonment.
Neil Heywood is lured and kidnapped in Chongqing as part of a covert operation.
Harry Smith, a British diplomat, starts investigating the disappearance of Neil Heywood in China.
Kim Leftwich, a BBC correspondent, offers assistance to Harry in uncovering the truth behind Heywood's disappearance.
Harry confronts Chinese officials to pressure them for information regarding Heywood's detention and safety.
Harry uses diplomatic connections and pressure to negotiate Heywood's release.
After prolonged negotiation, Neil Heywood is released and reunited with family and friends.
