Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles isn't looking for fame or glory. He's looking for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it the first time she laid eyes on him.—Nicholas Kaiser

The Frenchman Charles travels in Kazakhstan. When his car stops working, he is determined to continue his journey anyway and just walks until he can obtain a horse. The young local French teacher Ulzhan decides to accompany and support him. As she learns eventually, Charles is heading for the mountain Khan Tengri. Along the way they are joined by New Age shaman Shakuni. Altogther they approach the storied mountain which Shakuni considers holy. Whether they will find there a hidden treasure or salvation is left to the watcher's speculation.—Donald Duck