In the waning days of the 1991 Gulf War, four disillusioned American soldiers stumble upon a secret Iraqi map that indicates the location of stolen Kuwaiti gold bullion hidden near their desert base. Major Archie Gates, a seasoned Special Forces officer, teams up with three reservists: Sergeant First Class Troy Barlow, Staff Sergeant Chief Elgin, and Private First Class Conrad Vig. These unlikely treasure hunters, disillusioned by the war and skeptical of the military, decide to embark on a rogue mission to retrieve the gold. They see the heist as a chance to secure their own personal fortunes and reward themselves for their service.

As the quartet navigates the treacherous desert landscape, they witness the plight and suffering of the Iraqi civilians oppressed by their own government. The soldiers are torn between their pursuit of wealth and the unfolding humanitarian crisis. They encounter rebels and refugees, and their resolve is tested as they confront the brutal realities of war beyond their initial self-interested plans. This encounter opens their eyes to the complexities and moral ambiguities of their mission, forcing them to make unexpected alliances and challenging their perceptions of right and wrong in the chaos of conflict.