The movie opens in urban China with a woman being forcibly kidnapped by masked men who take her to a mysterious medical facility. The scene shifts to a news station where Ren Zhihao, a popular presenter of the show "24 Hour," is interviewed. Ren discusses his dedication to uncovering the truth despite threats and intimidation.

As the show gains popularity, Ren faces creative conflicts with the sponsors and ultimately decides to leave to start a new project called "Scream" with his assistant, Xiaxao.