In 1961 New York City, during the height of the Cold War, Dag Hammarskjöld, a captivating diplomat and economist, is at the zenith of his influence as the United Nations Secretary-General, now in his seventh year. Following the wave of decolonization, he is determined to establish peace across African nations, countering the ambitions of powerful business figures and global leaders who seek to exploit the continent’s resources. His world is shaken when his longtime friend Peter arrives in New York, prompting Dag to realize he has neglected a significant aspect of his personal life. This revelation leads him to question his unwavering commitment to his role and ideals. As UN peacekeepers face deadly conflict in the Congo, Hammarskjöld sees no choice but to enforce peace through new strategies, directing the UN’s first military mission. Aware of potential conspiracies against him, he boards a plane in a last-ditch effort to broker a cease-fire…