As seen in the film, O’Leary’s story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life’s struggles, John’s mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary.
1985年，为了挽救濒临倒闭的青岛电冰箱厂，新上任的厂长凌敏（石凉 饰）前往德国科隆引进德国先进生产线。由于资金紧张和德方对中方的不信任，德国人提出验厂并且提前了验厂时间，如果不合格签订的合同就会自动失效。凌敏带领全厂职工加班加点通过了德方的检验，终于赢得了合同。挑战刚刚开始，为了提高员工的质量意识，凌敏带头砸毁了七十六台不合格冰箱。这一举动深深震撼了对质量问题不以为然的员工，给全体海尔人上了宝贵的一课。由于过硬的质量，海尔变成中国第一品牌。但是凌敏并不满足于现有成绩，他根据对国家形势和政策的正确估计，提出多元化发展战略，建立海尔产业园区。然而，资金的压力和各界的质疑也接踵而来。外资介入能否成功？海尔的命运到底能否掌握在海尔人自己手中呢......
