Fighting in the Korean War, Colonel "Tough" Tony Shultz of the 5th Marines clashes against Sung Shi Lee and the Chiang-si Province Boys. It's a stark contrast of American ideals vs the pride of an ancient culture, certain of its own Communist ideals. Political wrangling and corruption are the backdrop to the moral battlefield of Panmunjom and the land called "No Man's Land" in Chang Dang Valley.
The United Nations' deceitful role is revealed in a conflict of interest with both the Chinese and Americans paying the price. This story of East and West mirrors the conflicts, misunderstandings and potential for productive relations of two proud nations.