A one-armed soldier chief grapples with the military's embarrassment as the Nez Perce, known for their friendly relations with the US, outmaneuver and outfight the army. With the press spotlighting their plight, the Nez Perce make a desperate push toward Canada after being denied refuge by their former allies, the Crow. As they camp in the Bear Paw mountains, the struggle between survival and military pursuit intensifies, revealing the complexities of loyalty and resistance in this tumultuous period.
