1941: A German plane carrying a secret cargo crashes near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra and disappears under the shifting desert sand.
Seventy years later, a team of American agents risk their careers and their lives in a desperate attempt to prevent the cargo from falling into the hands of a ruthless band of terrorists. When the actions of the team begin to blur the line between right and wrong, the agents struggle with the consequences of their decisions and ultimately, face “The Palmyra Effect”.