In ancient Persia, Dastan, a street urchin, is adopted by the king for his bravery, thus rising to the status of a prince alongside the king's two biological sons, Garsiv and Tus. Years later, the Persians, under false intelligence of weapon forging, invade the sacred city of Alamut. During the invasion, Dastan comes into possession of a mysterious dagger that harbors the Sands of Time, which possess the power to reverse time for short periods, allowing its holder to alter the past. Unaware of its full powers, Dastan inadvertently discovers its capabilities, which thrust him into danger as others seek to control the dagger for their own purposes.

Dastan, now on the run accused of a crime he didn’t commit, allies with Princess Tamina of Alamut, who seeks to protect the dagger as its guardian. The two embark on a perilous journey to clear Dastan's name and safeguard the ancient treasure from those who wish to misuse its power for their own malevolent ends. As they navigate through treachery and danger, they uncover a deeper conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of time itself. Their journey not only tests their strength and courage but also grows a bond between them that changes their fate. Together, they must confront formidable enemies and unravel a mystery that spans their pasts to save the future from chaos.