Inspired by a true story, 'Dark Matter' delves into the world of Liu Xing, a Chinese science student of genius and vision, who comes to the U.S to pursue his dream of winning the Nobel Prize. He devotes himself to research on the origins of the universe and soon fixates the theory of dark matter. But when he publishes his brilliant paper he is hit with insurmountable obstacles, as he struggles to understand the political dynamics of American University life. Ultimately his dreams of a dazzling career are shattered and he lashes out at his colleagues with tragic and devastating consequences.