In a small and peaceful town in Pennsylvania, a group of childhood friends prepares for a deer hunting trip, an event that symbolizes their friendship and connection to nature. Among them are Mike, a sensible and strong welder, Nick, an impulsive dreamer, and Steven, a man who is about to get married. The hunt becomes a moment of joy and camaraderie but is about to be interrupted by the harsh reality of the Vietnam War.
After the excitement of the hunt, the three friends are called to military service. An unimaginable horror awaits them on the battlefield, where camaraderie transforms into survival. The horrors of war force each of them to confront their own demons: while Mike struggles to maintain his humanity, Nick spirals into the abyss of traumatic experience, and Steven, tormented by his physical and emotional wounds, returns forever changed.
Upon returning home, the life they knew no longer exists. The aftermath of war separates them, leaving scars deeper than those visible on the surface. This intense story of friendship, sacrifice, and the brutality of war explores how the bonds of loyalty are tested and how, at times, the true battle lies within oneself. Amidst the chaos, love and despair emerge as engines of redemption and hope.