Sandokan and his crew find refuge in Singapore. Brooke and Murray are hot on their trail. During the Lunar New Year, Marianne discovers more human Sandokan connected to his roots. Tensions reach boiling point and the Sultan intervenes.

In the jungle, the village chief helps Sandokan rediscover his past, while the Sultan's troops and Brooke close in. A shocking revelation threatens his friendship with Yanez and his love for Marianne, while Brooke decides to act alone.