In the height of World War II, a group of American prisoners of war finds themselves trapped in a German camp. As they face daily brutality, one American officer, Lieutenant Tommy Hart, finds himself in a critical situation when he is forced to deal with a murder within the camp. Tensions rise when an African American soldier is accused of the crime, igniting a racial conflict that adds to the chaos of war.
Hart, portrayed by a young Colin Farrell, is a trained lawyer who, despite the threats from his captors, decides to take charge of the situation. Convinced that the soldier is not guilty, he becomes his defender and embarks on a risky, improvised trial. As he delves deeper into the case, Hart confronts the harsh reality of life in the camp, where loyalty and honor can crumble in an instant.
With the help of his fellow prisoners, Hart begins to unravel a web of lies and betrayals, discovering that the true enemy is sometimes not on the battlefield, but closer than one might think. Battling against time and the pitfalls of the military system, his quest for justice will not only test his courage but also carry deeper implications on the meaning of humanity and morality in wartime. The tension reaches its climax in a trial that will not only define lives but also change everyone’s perception of honor and brotherhood.