General Aladeen, the eccentric and oppressive dictator of the fictional North African country of Wadiya, is summoned to New York City to address the United Nations regarding his nuclear weapon program. Known for his absurd decrees and iron-fisted ruling style, Aladeen faces continuous pressure from international powers to democratize his country. Upon arrival in New York, Aladeen falls victim to a betrayal engineered by his trusted advisor, Tamir, who plots to replace him with a body double to sign a pact that would open up Wadiya’s oil fields to foreign interests. Stripped of his identity and power, a bearded and disheveled Aladeen finds himself alone in Brooklyn.

While trying to reclaim his position, Aladeen encounters Zoey, an activist and owner of an organic food cooperative, who unknowingly offers him help. As he navigates a world completely alien to his previous opulent lifestyle, Aladeen learns to adapt, gaining new perspectives and odd alliances along the way. Determined to stop the signing of his country's democratic constitution, which he views as an affront to his regime, Aladeen embarks on a series of comedic and outlandish escapades, revealing his tenacity and absurdity. Through Zoey’s influence, his experiences ignite an unexpected transformation, leading him towards an unforeseen path. What follows is a blend of humor, satire, and an exploration of power dynamics, covered with Aladeen's unmistakable penchant for the ridiculous.