The film tells the story of a man struggling to save his family from destruction. Polat, whose family has fallen victim to a blood feud, settles in a remote region of Anatolia. There, he lives a secluded life, far from other people. One night, Polat helps Feyzo and his family, who are passing through the area, and finds himself caught up in a battle. Feyzo is fleeing from a group of men who are pursuing him. Shortly thereafter, the group launches an attack. Polat tries to fight back. However, as the attacks intensify, he escapes with Feyzo and his family and fights alone.