In the exotic Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a small mining company experiences the ultimate culture clash when they find themselves in the middle of a tribal war. For ten years, the exploration company Oil Search has successfully operated a power plant on an isolated New Guinea outpost. They have always maintained good community relations with their business partner the Huli tribe, who have lived there for several centuries. One morning, an Oil Search community relations officer and Huli tribesman is the victim of a savage knife attack. The company suddenly finds itself in the middle of the violent cycle of tribal revenge and payback.