Inspired by actual events, this story unfolds in neutral Turkey during World War II. Here, an ambitious and remarkably adept valet serving the British ambassador grows weary of his life in service and concocts an audacious scheme to elevate himself to a life of luxury as a wealthy gentleman. The key to his plan lies in the ambassador's possession of numerous confidential documents. His daring idea is to discreetly photograph these documents and, with the assistance of a refugee countess, sell them to the Germans.
As he accumulates a substantial sum of money through these clandestine activities, his ultimate dream is to retire to South America, with the countess as his wife, and live a life of leisure and luxury.
