Richie Lanz, a washed-up music manager, faces a series of setbacks while on a USO tour in Afghanistan. After his most promising client, a singer named Ronnie, abandons him in Kabul, he finds himself deserted and penniless in a foreign land. In a serendipitous turn of events, Richie discovers Salima, a young girl with an extraordinary voice, singing in a remote village. Recognizing her raw talent and potential, he becomes determined to help her achieve her dreams despite the cultural and societal challenges she faces.

Richie's ambition to get Salima on Afghanistan's popular television singing competition show not only brings him face to face with local resistance but also enmeshes him in a web of intrigue involving American mercenaries, Taliban fighters, and dubious expats. Amid these tumultuous circumstances, Richie steadfastly works to bring Salima the opportunity she deserves, navigating through the perilous landscape with his unique blend of charm, wit, and resolve.