In a curious blend of comedy and satire, a war journalist embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind a U.S. Army unit supposedly dedicated to paranormal investigations. His adventure begins when he encounters a strange soldier who claims to have psychic abilities, such as the power to make goats faint just by looking at them. Intrigued yet somewhat skeptical, the reporter follows the soldier to a military base, where it is revealed that this group, known as the “men who stare at goats,” has been experimenting with mental combat techniques and spirituality since the Vietnam War.
As the protagonist delves into this bizarre world, he meets a cast of eccentric characters, including a general who seeks to take warfare to a more “spiritual” level and a soldier who takes his role in this peculiar unit very seriously. As the conflicts between reality and fantasy intertwine, the situations become increasingly absurd, leading to moments of dark humor and reflections on the madness of war.
Set against a backdrop of real historical events, the plot examines human insanity and the obsession with developing “out-of-this-world” abilities. Packed with sarcasm, the film makes you question how far humans might go in their quest for power, and inevitably, it also brings a smile to your face.