In the midst of World War II, a British soldier stranded in the North African desert finds himself in a desperate situation following an enemy attack that leaves his company nearly annihilated. With little hope of returning home, he manages to take refuge in an abandoned hotel, where his world takes an unexpected turn. There, he meets the enigmatic owner of the place and a group of German soldiers who have taken control of the area, including the feared General Erwin Rommel, known as the "Desert Fox."
The British soldier, posing as a German soldier, gets caught up in a game of espionage and survival. As he tries to keep his identity secret, he becomes a key player in the struggle for critical information that could change the course of the war. As the plot unfolds, he starts to form bonds with the hotel’s characters, revealing their motivations and fears. The atmosphere is tense, and every conversation could be the last if his true identity is discovered.
With unexpected twists and a focus on psychological intrigue, the film blends action and drama in a wartime setting, challenging morality and loyalty. In the end, the protagonist must confront not only the threat from the enemy but also his own internal dilemmas, as the fight for survival grows ever more intense in the arid desert.