In Finnish Lapland in 1944, gold prospector Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tommila)'s hard work pays off when he discovers a rich gold deposit. While travelling to the nearest town with a large amount of gold nuggets, he crosses paths with a Nazi battalion led by ruthless SS Obersturmführer Bruno Helldorf (Aksel Hennie).

The Nazis are destroying settlements and taking prisoners as they retreat and they want Aatami's gold. Aatami, however, is skilled and fearless and will do whatever it takes to keep what is his.