In the vast desert of the Wild West, a group of hunters embarks on a dangerous mission that tests not only their skills but also their morality. Two cowboys, the cynical and seasoned hunter, and his young idealistic companion, join a businessman seeking to hunt buffalo to sell their hides. The adventure begins as an exciting quest but soon transforms into an internal conflict between tradition and the advance of civilization.
As the men follow the herd, they confront their own demons and the brutality of the hunt. Encounters with the natives and nature awaken reflections on life, death, and the price one pays for greed. As the story unfolds, the fraternal bonds among the hunters wear thin, leading to rising tension. The youth and idealism of one clash with the cold ambition of the other, and the hunt becomes a battleground not only against the buffalo but also against their own convictions.
In the end, the journey becomes a paradox: pursuing the last great buffalo symbolizes not only the hunt for the animal but also the internal struggle between the instinct for survival and the search for a deeper meaning in life. The film leaves us pondering what is lost in the name of progress.