This drama, based on actual events, depicts famed British military officer and liaison T.E. Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) as he accompanies Arab leader Emir Feisal (Siddig El Fadil) to the 1919 peace conference in Paris. Lawrence, determined to support Arab independence, proves to be an extremely popular figure, but France and England remain wary about Feisal's request for autonomy. Lawrence's fame eventually makes Feisal grow resentful of him, taking its toll on their close partnership.