The four young soldiers Strand, Forss, Babic, and Kilpinen have an accident with their armored vehicle. Kilpinen, completely exhausted, drives into a ditch. On the night road, they become easy prey for the Chetniks and are taken hostage. The UN's goal is now to get the four young soldiers back safely. But unfortunately, things aren't looking good. The Chetniks' demands contradict the values and goals of the UN, and Colonel Andreasson cannot comply, even when Forss's father, as Foreign Minister, exerts pressure. The Chetniks are not only holding the four soldiers captive, but also other civilians. Starvation and torture are commonplace. Babic's Serbian-Swedish background proves helpful. He is able to make initial contact with the kidnappers. But will that be enough?