In a German prisoner of war camp during World War II, a group of American soldiers faces adversity and distrust as they try to survive in grueling conditions. Among them is the charismatic yet cynical J.J. Sefton, a prisoner who has learned to manipulate the system to his own advantage and feels at ease in the darkness of captivity. While the prisoners are skeptical and wary of one another, a tragic incident and the mysterious death of a fellow inmate sow chaos in the camp, and tensions rise.
With paranoia as a backdrop, the prisoners begin to suspect that there is a traitor among them collaborating with the Nazis. As the atmosphere grows increasingly tense, Sefton, with his keen intuition and cunning, becomes the prime suspect, although he claims to be merely an opportunist. As the conflict unfolds, Sefton decides he cannot sit idly by and takes the initiative to unmask the real informant. With a mix of dark humor and dramatic tension, the film delves into the camaraderie forged in adverse circumstances and the struggle of the men to maintain their humanity in a dehumanizing system. The climax reveals not only the true traitor but also the value of friendship and loyalty in times of war.