You Can’t Win ’Em All

The story unfolds in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, during a turbulent post-World War I era. Nationalist movements surge as foreign powers vie for influence, and the British blockade complicates movement along Turkish ports. Mercenaries and locals alike maneuver through shifting alliances, seeking advantage from the chaos. The period is marked by rapid political change, military skirmishes, and hidden agendas.

Set during the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1922, the film follows mercenaries navigating a country in upheaval. The action moves through Turkish port towns and borderlands, where loyalties shift under the pressure of nationalist uprisings and war. The settings combine desert-like terrains with coastal routes and treacherous travel by ship, reflecting a world on the edge of a new order.

💰 Greed vs Loyalty

Two American mercenaries chase profits amid a collapsing empire, testing loyalties against personal gain. Josh and Adam negotiate alliances, betrayals, and the lure of the jewels and treasure. Their pursuit of wealth intersects with dangerous obligations to Osman Bey and his daughter, forcing difficult choices. The film shows greed as a catalyst for conflict, but also a force that reveals character under pressure.

🗝️ Treasure and Deception

A suitcase filled with jewels drives much of the plot, yet the real treasure is revealed to be a sacred artifact—the hidden Koran. Deception threads through the journey as characters use disguises and misdirection, and Aila's true loyalties come into question. The pursuit of wealth clashes with political motives, blurring lines between ally and traitor. The finale exposes who truly guards value beyond material riches.