Astronaut Mark Watney becomes stranded on Mars after his crew evacuates during a dust storm, leaving him presumed dead. Alone on the red planet, Watney, an engineer and botanist, must leverage his knowledge and unyielding humor to survive. Facing dwindling supplies, he ingeniously grows potatoes and attempts to make contact with NASA, hoping for rescue. As his solitary struggle unfolds, Mark keeps a detailed and humorous log of his challenges and triumphs, revealing the personal toll of his Mars odyssey. 'The Martian' is a tale of human determination and the will to survive against all odds, entwined with scientifically informed problem-solving and a compelling narrative of isolation.